MEVIT1110 - Audiovisual Aesthetics
Course content
The course Audiovisual Aesthetics is a theoretical and analytical introduction to the narratives, styles and genres of audiovisual media, such as film, television and computer games.
These audiovisual media are diverse variants of what historically have been termed moving images, defined by media philosopher Noël Carroll as "a mode of communication and expression that can be implemented cinematically, videographically, digitally, and/or in ways which we still have to conceive".
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe audiovisual narrative, style and genre using proper terminology
- Analyse the narrative, style and genre of an audiovisual work
- Give an account of the development and characteristics of the Hollywood style
- Write a theoretical and/or analytical essay
- Give an oral presentation, using audiovisual aids.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Teaching
Lectures and seminars. Please see the term page for time and place.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
Take home exam over three days. Please see the term page for time and place.
Obligatory qualifying assignment. Only a passing grade will let you sit the take home exam.
See also the department's exam information
Language of examination
The exam must be written in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
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Resit an examination
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Withdrawal from an examination
A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.
Special examination arrangements
If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Evaluation
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