Course - The History of Film - FILM1101
FILM1101 - The History of Film
About
New from the academic year 2018/2019
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 6 hours |
Course content
FILM1101 is a base level course which gives an introduction to the more than 100-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 film's early days to today.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student will have:
- knowledge of both Norwegian and international film history.
- knowledge about film¿s evolution from the first live images to today's digital film technology.
- knowledge of the development of leading narrative styles and alternative film styles throughout history.
- knowledge of key artistic and commercial lines of development throughout the history of film in Norway and the world.
- basic knowledge of film historiography, that is to say how the history of film has been perceived and written about throughout different time periods.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student will know how to:
- account for important lines of development in Norwegian and international film history.
- distinguish and draw comparisons between movies from different eras and styles and place them chronologically and stylistically.
- discuss fundamental questions and issues in film historiography.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, film screenings and seminars, including supervised writing assignments.
Students are required to stay updated on any information given by the department or course director via Blackboard. This course is taught in Norwegian only.
Compulsory assignments
- Godkjent skriftlig innlevering
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 6-hour written exam.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Set readings of approx. 1200 pages, plus the full length films shown in connection to the teaching
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM1013 | 15.0 | ||
| FILM1012 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
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: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2018-12-10 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL215 Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 0 - Spring UTS Skriftlig 100/100 2019-06-06 09:00 INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"