Moving images and archival media technologies
This course provides an advanced introduction to some of today's most central Cinema Studies issues and research areas. Can be applied for as an independent course even by students who do not study Cinema Studies.
The course deals with the archive's media technologies. Through a focus on theoretical and methodological issues around the archive as media technology, the course provides an advanced introduction to some of today's most central Cinema Studies issues and research areas. The aim is to develop critical thinking and analytical skills for independent research work.
After this course you should be able to:
- discuss and problematize archival theoretical issues and perspectives in the field of film and media science research, and
- independently apply archival science research perspectives in own analyzes.
Teaching takes place in Filmhuset
By following this course you not only get taught by leading preofessors in the field, you also do it in Filmhuset, Gärdet Stockholm. The home of Swedish Film dedicated to research in Cinema Studies and moving images.
The course is compulsory for those admitted to the master's program in Cinema Studies
Teaching Format
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and film screenings. Film screenings and seminars are mandatory. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
For a passing grade on the course, the student must be able to:
- discuss and problematize archival theoretical issues and perspectives in the field of film and media science research, and
- independently apply archival science research perspectives in own analyzes.
The course is examined with an oral presentation and a home exam.
Supplementation can be allowed if the student is close to the limit for passing, ie received the grade Fx. The assignment must be submitted within two weeks after the need for completion has been announced by the examiner. For approved completion, the grades A-E are used.
