LFT105 Film Narrative in a Historical Perspective
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Signe Tørå Karsrud
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Literature, Film and Theatre
- Screen Production and Film Studies, Advanced Programme
Teaching language
English.Course contents
In this course, we will examine the power and unique characteristics of the film narrative by making a historical journey through various film eras and film trends which have had a deep impact on film as we know it today. We will use historical examples to obtain greater knowledge about the possibilities of film, but also to develop a critical view on how film may seduce and occasionally mislead.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student shall
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Have knowledge about the development of the film media from the time of the silent film till today, including the Norwegian film heritage
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Have developed his/her audiovisual consciousness and competence by being able to see current films in a greater socio-political and historical context
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Have knowledge about a broad repertoire of filmic effects
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Have knowledge about film narratology and other relevant film-analytic traditions
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Have a critical attitude to the power of film
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Be able to carry out a scientific film analysis
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Be able to apply professional knowledge to practical and theoretical problems and give reasons for his/her choices
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Be able to present knowledge about the history of film both orally and in writing
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Be able to discuss views and interpretations with others on basis of the themes and empirical data that has been treated in the course
Examination requirements
One written assignment and an oral presentation must be approved.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, films and reflection tasks.
The workload is estimated to about 400 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
Assessment methods and criteria
5-days individual home examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| LFT103 – Film Production | 10 |