Course - The History of Film - FILM1101
FILM1101 - The History of Film
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
FILM1101 is a base level course which gives an introduction to the more than 120-year long history of film. The course highlights the origin of film as a technology and an art form, and discusses important eras and developments from the early days of cinema till today.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:
- both Norwegian and international film history.
- film's evolution from the first moving images till today's digital film technology.
- the development of leading and alternative film styles throughout history.
- key artistic and commercial lines of development throughout the history of film in Norway and the world.
- basic aspects of film historiography.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- account for important developments in Norwegian and international film history.
- distinguish and draw comparisons between movies from different eras and styles, and place them chronologically and stylistically.
- discuss issues of film history writing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings and group seminars, including supervised writing assignments.
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
- Approved written paper
- 80 % seminar attendance
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 6-hour written 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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM1013 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| FILM1012 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
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: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-11-29 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL420 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 25 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 17 SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 45 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E 2025-06-13 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 4
- * 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"