Course Objectives

The course will provide students with knowledge concerning the function of film and its important societal role and various historical periods. Students will become acquainted with politics and organisation in the field of Norwegian and European film, and and they will acquire practical insight into the dissemination of film and related administrative issues.

Course Description

Film as a social and aesthetic phenomenon:

This part of the course focuses on film dramaturgy, film aesthetics, film sociology and film history.

The function of film and film in a social context in recent and contemporary time

Various ways of experiencing and using film

Various use of film

Film and identity

Dissemination and promotin of film/administration:

Dissemination and promotin of film/administration will discuss the consepts of dissemination and promotin and provide an overview of the various ways of disseminating film.

Public management documents

Public music institutions and organisations, film festivals

Promotin by means of the newspaper

From traditional film to film in a digital future

Learning Methods

Lectures and seminars spread over 2 semesters, study trips, presentation of written work for approval and oral tasks. The course uses Intranet communication to supplement learning methods.
There is a minimum 80% attendance requirement for the seminar/project (which has its own timetable). If students are absent for more than 20% of the meetings, they will be orally examined on the course curriculum texts. Attendance on all of the joint study trips is obligatory for all students. Students who do not participate must write a report which covers the subject material of the study trip. Students are not required to attend all lectures, but regular attendance is recommended.

Assessment Methods

Obligatory written paper which counts for 40 % of the final grade. Written individual 5-hour examination which counts for 60 %. Graded marks. Students must receive passing marks in both the paper and the final examination in order to achieve a final passing mark for the course.

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