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FILM1105

Film in Society

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

FILM1105 is a base level course that focuses on the role of film and television in the world around us. The course gives the student insight into key cultural, commercial and ideological issues regarding the importance of film and television 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.
  • the social, political and cultural role of film.
  • theories about ideology, class, ethnicity, gender relations and violence in film.
  • theories about film production, distribution and reception.
  • film and television institutions, such as production and distribution systems, financial support schemes, film criticism, and censorship.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

  • conduct academic analyses discussing the relationship between film and society.
  • discuss the role of film and television in today's society.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings, seminars, and a written assignment.

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment
  • 80 % seminar attendance
  • Written assignment
  • 80% seminar attendance

Further on evaluation

The final assessment is a 30 minute oral exam.

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
FILM1103 7.5 sp Autumn 2024
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination

Grade: Letter grades

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
Weighting 50/100 Date Submission 2025-11-03 Time Submission 10:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Duration 30 minutes