History of film
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KH13SMK0160 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Leikkari, Esa |
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| Teacher Team: | Saarela, Jukka |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will become familiar with the history of film both from the ethical and commercial points of view. They will understand how the practices in film as a form of media have changed or become commonplace in different parts of the world throughout time. Students will also gain insight into how the various parts of technology for making a film have changed and how financial situations in production have shaped the making of films and film aesthetics.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 78 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Familiarisation with the history or film in the Western world
- Command of the various styles of film, periods, genres and their historical development
- Concept of genre and the shaping of film into its current form in an economical and technological framework
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study, group work, watching films, and an exam
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
- Exercise(40 %) and exam (60 %)
- Based on a scale of 1 to 5
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