Course - The History of Film - FILM1101
FILM1101 - The History of Film
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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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 early days of cinema to today.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student will have:
- knowledge of both Norwegian and international film history.
- knowledge of film's evolution from the first moving images to today's digital film technology.
- knowledge of the development of leading 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 in different time periods.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will know how to:
- 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 fundamental issues of film historiography.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings and seminars, including supervised writing assignments. 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
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 screened full-length films and series episodes.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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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 2019
Language of instruction: English, 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 2019-12-09 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SU405 Sukkerhuset 27 SU406 Sukkerhuset 55 SL120 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
UTS
Hjemme-eksamen
100/100
Release
2020-05-19Submission
2020-05-19
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
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"