Course content

The course gives an introduction to fundamental questions of film aesthetics and knowledge about the most important theories of moving pictures. Film theoretical questions and inquiries are illuminated through introductions to central schools and periods in the history of film. The main schools within both classical and modern film theory are covered, with the aim of both uncovering the particularities of film and television media, and to point out similarities in the way audio visual media relates to its audience. The course covers the development of central theoretical and analytical attitudes to the film medium in a historical context.

Learning outcome

The course aims to provide the student with an understanding of the development of central film theoretical and film analytical positions in a historical context.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, film screenings, tutorials: including advice on writing techniques and feedback on written assignments.

Compulsory assignments:
A written assignment of 5 pages must be approved before the student is eligible for final assessment.

More on the form of assessment:
The final assessment consists of a term paper of 10-15 pages.

Students are required to check the result of their assignments on the department's bulletin board.

Students are required to stay updated on any information provided by the department or course director, either via It's learning, Innsida, course pages on the web, or on bulletin boards.

Compulsory assignments

• Skriftlig innlevering

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

FILM1000, FILM1001

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Bachelor's programme in Film Studies or Media Production

Course materials

Set readings of approx. 1200 pages - plus films shown in connection to the teaching

Credit reductions