KUF9002 Artistic research in film and related audio-visual arts

    • Course code
      KUF9002
    • Number of credits
      5
    • Teaching semester
      2023 Autumn
    • Language of instruction
      Norwegian/English
    • Campus
      Lillehammer
    • Required prerequisite knowledge

      No special requirements.

Course content

The course provides an introduction to artistic research specifically addressing film and related audio-visual arts, with an emphasis on theories, methods and practices specific to artistic research in this particular field. The candidate will communicate their project with regard to the performing/creative aspects as well as context, theory and methodology. The training will support the artistic doctoral project and contributes specialised depth and breadth.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The candidate ...

  • masters theory of artistic research and artistic subject matters and methods specific to film and related audio-visual arts
  • can evaluate the expediency and application of various methods and processes in film and related audio-visual arts
  • masters approaches within artistic research in relation to knowledge, theories, methods, reflection and documentation forms in film and related audio-visual arts
Skills

The candidate ...

  • can formulate questions for artistic research, with an emphasis on artistic processes and results in film and related audio-visual arts
  • can handle complex academic issues relating to their own field within film and related audio-visual arts
General competence

The candidate ...

  • can identify and critically assess ethical principles of particular relevance to artistic research in film and related audio-visual arts
  • can manage complex interdisciplinary issues in film and related audio-visual arts
  • can communicate artistic research through recognised national and international channels relating to film and related audio-visual arts
  • can participate in debates within the field through international forums relating to film and related audio-visual arts
Teaching and working methods

This course is offered by the Norwegian Film School as a series of courses and activities. The Norwegian Film School is committed to ensuring that the training programme has an international profile in which teaching activities are conducted in collaboration with artistic doctoral programmes within other Nordic film educational institutions.

The working methods used in this course may include:

  • participation in seminars, workshops, courses and conferences organised by the Norwegian Film School, independently and through international collaboration with institutions within the same field
  • participation in seminars with presentations
  • presentations delivered in Norwegian or English to peers

All courses are evaluated. The time/date and method are decided in consultation with student representatives. The course coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the evaluation is carried out.

Required coursework

Participation in scheduled courses and course activities are compulsory. Candidates are expected to participate by way of presentations at one international conference as a minimum. The course will be passed when the candidate’s participation in the scheduled courses and activities has been approved.

The courses are approved by the head of the PhD programme.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Passed - not passed
Form of assessment

Course participation. Assessment form: Pass/Fail.

Course name in Norwegian Bokmål: 
Kunstnerisk utviklingsarbeid i film og beslektede audiovisuelle kunstformer
Faculty
The Norwegian Film School
Area of study
Mediefag
Programme of study
Doktorgradsprogram i kunstnerisk utviklingsarbeid i film og beslektede audiovisuelle kunstformer
Course level
Doctoral degree level (900-FU)