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Images, videos and plans: Films and TV

Finding and using visual media in your research and studies

A banner with five images, from left to right - the first image is of a curved gallery wall with artworks neatly displayed in frames, a person is looking at the images. The second image features a hand holding a remote pointed at a TV that is out of focus. The third features a desk with a large piece of paper with a floor plan for a building on it, a person's hands are touching the floor plan. The fourth image is a close up of a ribbon of film. The final image features a close up of a tablet with a dawing on it, a hand holds a stylus pen over the image. All the images have a slightly warm tone and soft focus.

Banner image sources: Pexels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 licensed under a CC0 Public Domain licence.

Introduction

This guide will help you locate and use images, videos and architectural plans. Click on the tabs and the links to help you find resources. 

Finding films and TV at UWA Library

OneSearch

Find a wide range video content including films, TV series, and documentaries, accessible online or as DVDs using OneSearch.

  1. In Advanced search 
  2. Choose "Video/Film" from the "Resource Type" drop down
  3. Enter your search term and click search

 

 

Databases

You can also find video content in databases.

  1. Access UWA Library databases via OneSearch.
  2. Browse by subject (find communication and media studies under the 'Arts' subject heading), or use the search box to discover more.

Finding films and TV online

Online platforms and public broadcasting networks often provide free streaming on their websites.

Kanopy

Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for public libraries and educational institutions that provides library patrons, students and faculty access to a large collection of films. Visit OneSearch for access. 

Find foreign films and media

Streaming news

CONTENT LICENCE

 Except for logos, Canva designs, AI generated images or where otherwise indicated, content in this guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.