Course content

FILM1100 is a base level course which provides the student with basic knowledge of film as a medium and an art form. The course provides an introduction to film studies as an academic discipline and equips the student with basic conceptual tools for discussing and analysing films.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

• terms related to film style.
• terms related to cinematic storytelling.
• terms related to film genres and their influence.
• leading and alternative styles and narrative forms.
• how to work with film academically.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

• identify and discuss basic components of film technique.
• identify and discuss storytelling devices and techniques.
• identify and discuss key film genres.
• identify and discuss classic cinematic storytelling and alternative styles and narrative forms.
• independently use terms from the course in the analysis of film, and master an academic citation system.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings and group seminars. Supervised training in academic reading and writing.

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

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

Compulsory assignments

• Written assignments
• 80 % seminar attendance

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