Course - Currents in Film Studies - FILM3012
FILM3012 - Currents in Film Studies
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
FILM3012 is a master’s course that focuses on theoretical positions and methods in film studies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:
- film studies as an academic tradition.
- the relationship and interaction between theory, history, and analysis of film.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:
- identify how different film research traditions relate to each other and what knowledge interests have governed them.
- reflect on film theory's role in the analysis and interpretation of film.
- discuss how central issues have been treated in various film-theoretical traditions.
- explain how development of film-historical knowledge has been characterized by different methodologies and conceptions of film as a medium.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and screenings.
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:
- To serve as discussion leader during class.
- To submit three short response papers about optional screenings listed in the pensum.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignements
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 6-day home exam in which the student answers a set of assignments of written work in 4000 - 6000 words.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Approximately 1200 pages of set texts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILM3003 | 15.0 | ||
| MPROD3012 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2009 | |
| FVP3002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
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
2024-11-19Submission
2024-11-26
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-03-18Submission
2025-03-25
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"