Course - Documentary - FVP2004
FVP2004 - Documentary
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
FVP2004 is an advanced undergraduate course in film and video production that focuses on traditions and theory related to the documentary film, and the role of the documentary filmmaker in society.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge of:
- the history of documentary films
- different genres of documentary
- central theories and concepts of documentary as a film genre
- central concepts of documentary film theory
- the different forms of expression and distinctive features in documentary films
- the ethical responsibilities of the documentary filmmaker
Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:
- account for the development of the most prominent periods in the history of documentary
- account for the most important concepts within the theory of film documentary
- conduct an analysis of a documentary film
- discuss the responsibilities of the documentary filmmaker towards society and community
Learning methods and activities
The course has different forms of instruction, for example lectures, seminars, film screenings and group tutorials.
Students are required to check the result of their assignments and to stay updated on any information given by the department or course director via Blackboard.
This course is taught in Norwegian only.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is based on a 4-hour written examination.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Set readings of approx. 600 pages - plus films shown in connection to the teaching.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM2001 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Film Studies
- Film and Video Production
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2019-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SU205 Sukkerhuset 1 SU315 Sukkerhuset 6 - Spring UTS Skriftlig 100/100 2020-05-12 09:00 INSPERA
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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"