KUF9003 Project specific training component

    • 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 will cover the specific learning requirements linked to the candidate’s artistic doctoral work. This course will enable the candidate to conduct their artistic doctoral work and communicate research and subject-related matter to peers.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The candidate …

  • is at the forefront of knowledge with regard to key practices, directions and discussions in their specialism within film and related audio-visual arts
  • can evaluate the expediency and application of various methods and processes relating to the specific field of their own artistic research
Skills

The candidate ...

  • can handle advanced knowledge and specialised techniques at a high international level in relation to their own specialism 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 relevant ethical issues in their own work within the field
  • has a deep insight into the challenges associated with interdisciplinary thinking in the field
  • can communicate complex issues within the field
  • can participate in debates within the field
  • can assess the need for innovation within the field
Teaching and working methods

The course comprises elective and adapted activities. Overall, the course will have a scope corresponding to five credits.

The working methods used in this course may include:

  • participation in seminars, workshops, courses and conferences relating to the candidate’s specialisation, organised by the Norwegian Film School or other universities and university colleges
  • testing of methods and practice through the production of prototypes/pilots, etc.
  • organising and implementing seminars and workshops that highlight issues associated with their own artistic research that are applicable to peers
  • student exchange or research visits at institutions abroad
  • the study of literature and artistic work, including study trips relating to the doctoral project

An individual plan for the project-specific training component will be drawn up in consultation with the main supervisor no later than upon the submission of the revised project description within three months of the start-up of the research project that will culminate in conferral of the artistic PhD degree. The plan will provide an overview of academic specialisations and specific and desired working methods and activities. The individual project-specific plan will be approved by the PhD committee.

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

The course will be passed when the candidate’s participation in scheduled courses and activities has been documented and approved. The activities included in the course cannot overlap with activities within the course on Artistic research in film and related audio-visual arts.

The course is approved by the head of the PhD programme.

Form of assessment

Course participation. Assessment form: Pass/Fail.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Passed - not passed
Faculty
The Norwegian Film School