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FILM1106

Nordic Film and Television

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

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

FILM1106 is a base level course that deals with cinema and television in the Nordic countries. The course is taught in English, and the student gains insight into trends and developments in contemporary Nordic film and television culture.

The course provides insight into the development of commercial successes, such as Nordic noir, important stakeholders and artists, and the characteristics of Nordic film and TV production. Through studies of film and TV formats, genres, creators, and individual works, students develop their analytical skills and understanding of both the common features and distinctive characteristics of contemporary Nordic film and television.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

  • contemporary cinema and television in the Nordic countries, with attention to cultural, artistic, and commercial contexts.
  • popular and critical reception of contemporary Nordic cinema and television, both within the region and beyond.
  • hallmarks of Nordic cinema and television institutions, and the Nordic production landscape.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

  • identify and discuss important trends and developments in contemporary Nordic films and television series, and their production.
  • relate their acquired knowledge to questions concerning Nordic culture, society and history.
  • develop independent analyses of contemporary Nordic films and television series.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings, and written assignments.

This course is taught in English and is open to all exchange students.

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignments

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
FILM1104 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

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2026

Home examination
Grade Letter grades Weighting 100/100 Duration 6 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Oral exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 30 minutes

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