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FILM1100 - Film and Narration

About

New from the academic year 2019/2020

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Muntlig eksamen 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

FILM1100 is a base level course which provides the student with basic knowledge of film as a medium and an art form. The course provides an introduction to film studies as an academic discipline and equips the student with basic conceptual tools for discussing and analysing films.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student will have:
- knowledge of terms related to cinematic storytelling and film style.
- knowledge of key film genres and their influence.
- knowledge of leading and alternative narrative forms.
- knowledge of how to work with film academically.

Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student will know how to:
- identify and discuss basic components of film technique.
- identify and discuss key film genres.
- discuss classic cinematic storytelling and alternative narrative forms.
- independently use terms from the course in the academic analysis of film.
- write academic papers on film, critically read and use sources, and master an academic citation system.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings and seminars. This includes supervised training in academic reading and writing. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment

Further on evaluation

The final course assessment consists of a 30 minute oral exam.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 1200 pages, plus the screened full-length films and series episodes.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FILM1010 7.5
KM1003 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2019

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring UTS Home exam 100/100

Release
2020-06-02

Submission
2020-06-05


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INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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