Course - Film in Society - FILM1105
FILM1105 - Film in Society
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 50/100 | |||
| Oral exam | 50/100 | 30 minutes | E |
Course content
FILM1105 is a base level course that focuses on the role of film and television in the world around us. The course gives the student insight into key cultural, commercial and ideological issues regarding the importance of film and television in society.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:
- the role of film in society, both as a commercial industry, as an art form, and as a source of societal insights.
- the social, political and cultural role of film.
- theories about ideology, class, ethnicity, gender relations and violence in film.
- theories about film production, distribution and reception.
- film and television institutions, such as production and distribution systems, financial support schemes, film criticism, and censorship.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- conduct academic analyses discussing the relationship between film and society.
- discuss the role of film and television in today's society.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings, seminars, and a written assignment.
This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.
Compulsory assignments
80 % seminar attendance and a written assignment. Compulsory assignments must be completed and approved before students can take the course exam.
Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
- 80 % seminar attendance
Further on evaluation
The final course assessment consists of a written assignment of 3500-4500 words and an oral exam lasting 30 minutes. The two grades are combined into a final grade.
Recommended previous knowledge
FILM1100 Film and Narration and FILM1101 The History of Film.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM1103 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
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: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Assignment 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
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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"