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FVP3002 - 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 3 days

Course content

FVP3002 is a master's course that provides an overview of theoretical and historical perspectives and approaches specific to film studies.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have 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 is able to:

  • recognize the connections between various film research traditions and understand the central underlying interests that have shaped them
  • explore the role of film theory in analyzing and interpreting films.
  • identify different film-theoretical traditions and how they approach several central issues.
  • describe the development of film-historical knowledge by identifying some of the main methodologies and concepts of film as a medium

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, screenings. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English. Students are required to stay updated on any information given by the department or course director via Blackboard. This course is taught in Norwegian or English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation with written documentation.

Further on evaluation

The final assessment is based on a letter-graded 3-day take-home examination with a total length of 2000 - 3000 words on a given topic.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Videoproduction (MMPROD)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Approx. 600 pages of set texts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MPROD3012 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
FILM3012 7.5 AUTUMN 2016
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Course coordinator:

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 *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-11-19

Submission
2024-11-22


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Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * 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.
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