Course - Research Design and Theoretical Approaches to Film and Media Studies - FM3000
FM3000 - Research Design and Theoretical Approaches to Film and Media Studies
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The course is an introduction to research theories and methods for master's students in Film and Media Studies and Film and Video Production. Through engagement with scholarly traditions, epistemologies, and research methodologies in the humanities, students develop the means by which to design their own independent research project, in the form of an MA thesis. In addition to engaging with key traditions of research in Film and Media Studies, students also learn basic principles of research design and individual project development.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:
- scholarly and epistemological traditions in the humanities that are relevant to Film and Media Studies.
- key research methodologies and research ethics within Film and Media Studies.
- formal and genre-specific requirements for MA theses in Film and Media Studies.
- the distinctiveness of humanities research in general and of the researcher’s role in particular.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:
- explain different research traditions within Film and Media Studies.
- formulate research questions and situate them within a relevant epistemological and methodological framework.
- discuss the relations among Film Studies, Media Studies, and other disciplines in the humanities.
- defend the choice of research design and methodology in their own MA project.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.
Compulsory assignments: Students will present a selection of current, self-chosen research publications from a relevant discipline by agreement with the course convenor.
Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a 3-day home exam, which will be letter graded. The scope of the exam will be decided by the course director.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV)
Film and Videoproduction (MMPROD)
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Approx. 600 pages of set texts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM3010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 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
- Media Studies
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
2024-12-09Submission
2024-12-12
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-04-22Submission
2025-04-25
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"