Course - The History of Film - FILM1101
FILM1101 - The History of Film
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
FILM1101 is a base level course which gives an introduction to the more than 120-year long history of film. The course highlights the origin of film as a technology and an art form, and discusses important eras and developments from the early days of cinema till today.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:
- both Norwegian and international film history.
- film's evolution from the first moving images till today's digital film technology.
- the development of leading and alternative film styles throughout history.
- key artistic and commercial lines of development throughout the history of film in Norway and the world.
- basic aspects of film historiography.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- account for important developments in Norwegian and international film history.
- distinguish and draw comparisons between movies from different eras and styles, and place them chronologically and stylistically.
- discuss issues of film history writing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings and group seminars, including supervised writing assignments. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the seminars. 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
- Approved written paper
- 80 % seminar attendance
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 6-hour written exam.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The course reading list is about 1200 pages, plus the films and episodes that are screened in their entirety.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM1013 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| FILM1012 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Film Studies
- Film and Video Production
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-16 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 75 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-25 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 5
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"