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FILM1101 - The History of Film

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

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 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
FILM1013 15.0
FILM1012 7.5
More on the course

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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

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
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 *
Spring UTS Hjemme-eksamen 100/100

Release
2020-05-19

Submission
2020-05-19


09:00


15:00

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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