Course - Theories and Aesthetics of Film - FILM1102
FILM1102 - Theories and Aesthetics of Film
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 6 days |
Course content
FILM1102 is a base level course which covers the history and development of film theory. The course provides the student with conceptual tools for the discussion and analysis of film in light of various positions in film theory.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:
- early theories and debates about film as art and films ability to capture reality.
- positions in film theory in different eras.
- theories relating to the social, political and cultural role of film.
- theories relating to film production, aesthetics and reception.
- traditions in film analysis.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- account for the development of different positions throughout the history of film theory, and compare them through discussion.
- place the emergence of particular positions in film theory in social, political and cultural contexts.
- conduct independent film analyses based on film theory.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings and group seminars, including supervised training in film analysis. 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
- Written assignements
- 80 % Seminar attendance
Further on evaluation
The final course assessment consists of a 6 day home exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
FILM1100 and FILM1101. Students who have not taken FILM1100 and FILM1101 are strongly encouraged to read David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's Film Art: An Introduction (2020, 12th edition, McGraw-Hill) before taking this course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM1014 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| FILM1003 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| FILM1012 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
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: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-10-24Submission
2023-11-01
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-04-30Submission
2024-05-08
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
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"