Course content

FILM1103 is a base level course that focuses on the role of film in the world around us. The course gives the student insight into key cultural, commercial and ideological issues regarding the importance of film in society.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

• the role of film in society, both as a commercial industry, as an art form, and as a source of societal insights.
• ideology, class, ethnicity, gender relations and violence in film.
• cinema's institutions, such as production and distribution systems, financial support schemes, film criticism, and censorship.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

• conduct academic film analyses discussing the relationship between film and society.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings, and written assignments.

This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.

Compulsory assignments

2 individual submissions must be completed and approved before students can take the course exam.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

• Written assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

FILM1100 and FILM1101.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 600 pages, plus the films and episodes that are screened in their entirety.

Credit reductions