Semesters
FLM102 Introduction to Film History
None.
This course offers an introduction to film history. By watching various films from the history of cinema, we will discuss some important works, initiatives and forms that are still influential in the context of art and culture. As film will be regarded as a representational and formative medium, and as an art form, questions of aesthetics and ‘the language of cinema’ will be given emphasis. However, matters of social realities and ethical problems will also be addressed.
Students that want to apply for this course can contact studentsørvis studentsorvis@hivolda.no, or Endre Eidsaa Larsen endre.eidsa.larsen@hivolda.no
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have following learning outcome after completing the course:
The student will
- Have basic knowledge of film history
- Have basic knowledge of concepts of film history
- Have basic knowledge of the historical, theoretical and analytical study of film
- Have basic knowledge of influential aesthetic forms in the history of film
The student will
- Be able to reflect on film in a historical perspective.
- Be able to watch a film analytically.
- Be able to write about film, and to use historical, theoretical and analytical tools to do so.
The student will
- Become familiar with some important films and tendencies in the history of cinema.
- Be able to critically reflect on their own habits of attention and interpretation when watching and discussing films.
- Get an analytical and theoretical framework to further watch films with historical awareness.
The course is based on film screenings, with introductions before the screenings and discussions after the screenings. In between these seminars, the students are required to read literature related to the themes discussed.
Assessment requirements
Deliver an evaluation of the course. This evaluation will be conducted anonymously.
Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.
- Animation - bachelor
- Media Production - bachelor
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | Individual | 1 Week | 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 text should reflect on the historical and aesthetic context of the film. It will be given one final grade. The exam should be handed in through Inspera. | Essay around 2500 words. |