James Bond Themed University Course
By: FSWL team
Published:
2005-08-01
University of Skövde, Sweden. Progress of the Action Film, part 1 of 2. The first opportunity for this unique course.
Description:
The course aims to study the action movie genre and the genre's development based on concrete examples, mainly from the James Bond films. These films and this character represents the unifying theme of the course.
To create an overall idea of the genre's development and sources of inspiration and its impact on other media and genres, a study of other movies within and outside the action genre and other media of relevance is included.
Course details:
Original title: Actionfilmens utveckling: tema James Bond I A007
Examiner: Ulf Wilhelmsson
Course Manager: Ulf Wilhelmsson
Type: Stand-alone course
Academic points: 7.5 for each part
Subject: Filmvetenskap
Term: Autum 2005
Startvecka: Week 34
Slutvecka: Week 2 (2006)
Code: HS-07FVA
Takt: 25%
City: Skövde
Classes to take place in the Evening.
Kursen innehåller följande moment:
• Genus theory and the structuralism of an action film
• Methods for film analysis
• The historical background and influence for action films
• Adaptation of novel into film
• Actors and actresses, characters and genus
Language:
Teaching is in Swedish. However, instructions will be given in English if it is deemed necessary.
Selection:
Grades (40%), University test (40%), Academic points (20%)
Special skills:
Only basic qualification (or equivalent).
More information on University of Skövde's official website:
www.his.se/en/
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