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FILM3012 - Currents in Film Studies

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

FILM3012 is a master’s course that focuses on theoretical positions and methods in film studies.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:

  • film studies as an academic tradition.
  • the relationship and interaction between theory, history, and analysis of film.

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:

  • identify how different film research traditions relate to each other and what knowledge interests have governed them.
  • reflect on film theory's role in the analysis and interpretation of film.
  • discuss how central issues have been treated in various film-theoretical traditions.
  • explain how development of film-historical knowledge has been characterized by different methodologies and conceptions of film as a medium.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and screenings. 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:

  • To serve as discussion leader during class.
  • To submit three short response papers about optional screenings listed in the pensum.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignements

Further on evaluation

The final assessment consists of a 6-day home exam in which the student answers a set of assignments of written work in 4000 - 6000 words.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the master's programme in Film and Media Studies, with the chosen direction of Film Studies. It is also open for students at Media Studies who has taken FILM2001 and FILM1104 or corresponding courses.

Course materials

Approximately 1200 pages of set texts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FILM3003 15.0
MPROD3012 7.5 AUTUMN 2009
FVP3002 7.5 AUTUMN 2016
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

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 *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-11-20

Submission
2023-11-27


10:00


10:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-04-02

Submission
2024-04-09


10:00


10:00

INSPERA
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.
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