SCRN30006 Ethnographic and Documentary Cinema

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is SCRN30006 hard?

SCRN30006: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Documentary and ethnographic film, from Nanook of the North to recent works: realism, filming 'the other', and the ethics of non-fiction.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 85%

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Quick answers

When is SCRN30006 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking SCRN30006?
No prerequisites.
Does SCRN30006 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 85%.
Can I take SCRN30006 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate SCRN30006?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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