Learning outcome

• Students will become acquainted with policies and organisation in the field of Norwegian and Europian films, and they will acquire practical insight into the dissemination of film, with a special emphasis on the arrangement of cinematic arrangements
• The course will provide students with knowledge concerning the function of film and its important societal role today and through history

Course Description

Film and Administration:

This section focuses on cinematic arrangements at movie theaters and festivals; organisation in the area of film; public film institutions and organisations; film policies and public steering documents; and public funding and funding applications.

Film and Society:

This part of the course focuses on film dramaturgy, film theory, film sociology, film history and the development from traditional film to film in a digital future

Cinematic Communication (course code 210) is one of three elective courses in the second year of study. Communication broadly interpreted is a central topic of the course. The teaching focuses on providing an account of t he area of study av well as presenting research-based reports relevant to the field of film.

Some of the course literature is written in Danish, Swedish and English.

Assessment Methods

An obligatory written assignment which counts for 40 % of the final grade. 5-hour written final examination which counts for 60 %. Graded marks. Students must receive passing grades in both parts of the assessment in order to achieve a passing grade for the course.

Lettered grades, A (highest passing grade) - F (fail)

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean