Course - Theories and Aesthetics of Film - FILM1102
FILM1102 - Theories and Aesthetics of Film
About
New from the academic year 2018/2019
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade:
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 100/100 |
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
Upon successful completion of the course the student will have:
- knowledge of early theories and debates about film as an art form, and film’s ability to capture reality.
- knowledge of positions in film theory in different eras.
- knowledge of theories relating to the social, political and cultural role of film.
- knowledge of theories relating to film comprehension, cognitive psychology and phenomenology.
- knowledge of traditions relating to film analysis.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student will know how to:
- account for the development of different positions throughout the history of film theory, and compare them through discussion.
- place the emergence of discrete film theories in social, political and cultural contexts.
- perform independent film analyses based on film theory.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, film screenings and seminars, including supervised training in film analysis.
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
- skriftlig innlevering eller tilsvarende øvingsaktivitet
Further on evaluation
The final course assessment consists of a term paper of 5000-6000 words.
Recommended previous knowledge
FILM1010, FILM1101 or FILM1013
Course materials
The course reading list is about 1200 pages long, plus the screened full-length films.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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FILM1014 | 15.0 | ||
FILM1003 | 15.0 | ||
FILM1012 | 15.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Film Studies
- Film and Video Production
- Media Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Release
2019-05-08Submission
INSPERA
2019-05-13 -
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"