CAEL2039 Screen Arts: an Introduction (University of Sydney): rated 3.4/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CAEL2039 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sydney College of the Arts. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 屏幕艺术导论
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Sydney College of the Arts
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study introduces you to the conceptual frameworks and technologies that shape the making of screen-based media and contemporary art practices. Through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and screenings you will explore the evolution of experimental film, video art and independent filmmaking from the 1960s to the present.
CAEL2039 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "hi, if you mean cael2039 i took it last sem! i really enjoyed it but it's more film making than film theory, just keep that in mind"
On Reddit: "i'm currently starting my third year in film studies and i've only had one practical unit (cael2039) which was really fun but its definitely more theory over practicals"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is CAEL2039 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CAEL2039, and when is it offered?
A: CAEL2039 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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