Film Studies - Library Resource Guide
This guide lists different kinds of resources relevant to Film Studies, including:
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Please note: You may be required to enter in your
student number and e.rolment pin to access some of the resources listed in this
guide.
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Dictionaries and encyclopedias can help you gain an understanding of a topic by locating background information and definitions or explanations of words and concepts.
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Examples of print dictionaries and encyclopedias |
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The animated film encyclopedia: a complete guide to shorts, features and sequences 1900-1979 (2000) |
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The anime encyclopedia: a guide to Japanese animation since 1917 (2001) |
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Critical dictionary of film and television theory (2001) |
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Dictionary of film terms: the aesthetic companion to film analysis (1994) |
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Encyclopedia of movie special effects (2000) |
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The encyclopedia of science fiction movies (2001) |
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The film studies dictionary (2001) |
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The Macmillan international film encyclopedia (2001) |
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Books are an important source of information. Books can provide you with specific information on a particular topic as well as detailing theories and concepts fundamental to Film Studies.
How do I find books?
These pages will show you how to use the Library Catalogue to search for books
held by the Library.
Journal articles are excellent sources of current information and research. These resources will become increasingly important to you as you progress in your degree.
How do I find journal articles?
These pages will show you how to search for articles in journals held by the
Library.
Databases by
Subject: Listings related to Film Studies
This page provides links to databases containing content relevant to Film
Studies.
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Some useful websites |
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization of over 6,000 motion picture professionals. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become academy's most famous activity. |
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AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media. |
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The Australian Film Commission (AFC) is an Australian Government agency operating under the Commonwealth Film Program (Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) to ensure the creation, preservation and availability of Australian audiovisual content. |
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The AFI is Australia's foremost screen culture organisation. The AFI has promoted Australian film and television for over 48 years and is responsible for producing Australia's premier film and television awards, the annual AFI Awards. |
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Film Australia is one of the nation's
leading producers of television documentaries and educational programs.
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IMDb is a collection of information about movies. |
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Successful web searching
This page contains links to different search tools.
Evaluating websites
This page discusses the importance of evaluating a website to determine if it is
suitable for inclusion in an academic assignment, and provides links to
resources which will show you how to do this.
Internet
Detective
This is an online tutorial which will help you develop your internet research
skills. It was created by the University of Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan
University.
Course Resources Online (CROs)
CROs are documents (book chapters, journal articles etc.) that a course co-ordinator for a particular course has asked be made available online.
Course Resources Online
This page lists all of the courses with CROs. Click on the relevant course code
to see what CROs are available for a particular course.
Films
You can search for films held in the Library by performing a
DVD and Video
Search.
Enter the name of the film and the director's last name into the search boxes:
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To determine the film's format - DVD or video - click on 'Complete Record':
Example:
