Semesters

FLM101 Introduction to film history

Course code: 
FLM101
Duration: 
2 semesters
Credits (ECTS): 
5
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2016 Autumn
2017 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2016 Autumn
2017 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Curriculum: 

Reading list for the course

Required prerequisite knowledge

None.

Course content

The course will present some excerpts from film history and films central to these. Each semester will deal with different themes/era and the films included will be balanced equally between animation, documentary and fiction. The course will stimulate the students to further explore film history. 

Students that want to apply for this course can contact studentsørvis studentsorvis@hivolda.no, or Trygve Selnes Nielsen trygven@hivolda.no.

Learning outcome

I samsvar med det nasjonale kvalifikasjonsrammeverket har studenten følgjande læringsutbytte etter fullført emne:

Learning outcome knowledge

After completing the course the students will:

- have a basic knowledge of film history and the themes discussed.

- have knowledge of the context surrounding the screened films and be able to place them in a historical and esthetical context. 

Learning outcome skills

After completing the course the students will:

- be able to reflect upon a film's place in society and film history. 

Learning outcome qualification

-

Working and learning activities

Weekly screenings with an introduction by the lecturer. 

Assessment requirements

Frammøtekrav: None

 

Arbeidskrav: None

 

Evaluation system

Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College's routines for quality assurance.

Minimum number of students: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
30
Person in charge: 
Trygve Selnes Nielsen
Used in other programs
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Home exam
Individual
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
Final assessment is based on an essay which will discuss one of the screened films. The student can choose to include a photo, music or other media. The text and attachments will reflect on the historical and esthetical context of the film. It will be given one final grade. The exam should be handed in through the e-learning tool Fronter.
Essay 1000-1200 words.