Course - Documentary - FILM2201
FILM2201 - Documentary
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
FILM2201 is an undergraduate course in film studies dedicated to the history and development of documentary film.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of :
- the history of documentary film.
- different modes of documentary film.
- key concepts in documentary film theory.
- the distinctive features of the documentary and its forms of communication.
- key issues in the documentary film's relation to concepts like truth and objectivity.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- discuss the development of the most prominent periods in the history of documentary film.
- discuss the most important concepts in documentary film theory.
- accomplish an academic analysis of a documentary film.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, screenings and seminars, including supervised training in practice-based exercises (group work and written submissions).
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
- Group work
- 80 % Seminar attendance
- Written assignments
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 6-day home exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
FILM1100, FILM1101, and FILM1102.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The course reading list is about 1200 pages, plus the films, programs and episodes that are screened in their entirety.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM2001 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| FVP2004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
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: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-11-21Submission
2024-11-28
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-03-10Submission
2025-03-17
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
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"