Film Production 1
Film Production 1
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Study facts
- Prog. CodePFTV
- NQF Level5.1
- Credits60
- Valid fromH24
- Dated14.08.2024
- Version4.0
- Study modeFull-time
- Program manager
The program provides a foundational competence in film production, with emphasis on the key roles: script writing, directing, producing, cinematography (lights and camera), editing and sound. The students will collaborate in smaller production teams and assist each other to create a work of fiction, documentary, and experimental films. This will give students the prerequisites for different kinds of work in the film and media industry, either as an employee of a production company or as a freelancer.
The film and media industry offer an exciting and varied job market with several opportunities. After completing Film Production 1, the students can meet the demands on a basic level of one or more roles in a film- or tv production. The students qualify for assistant roles in the core functions in a film production, such as, photography assistants, editor’s assistant, assistant to film directors and various production assistant roles.
Students that start out at the Film Production program at Noroff often come from a varied background. Some have experience from media high-school programs and others have already started working in the film industry and feel that they need more background knowledge before starting a career in the film industry.
The digital classroom
All students at Noroff have access to a digital classroom, referred to as the learning platform. Here the student can access relevant academic and practical information about the study programme. The learning platform also contains learning content, activities, delivery deadlines, work requirements and assessments for every course.
Campus
As part of the campus community, students will have access to on-site teachers, guest lecturers, and other students during their learning journey. Students on campus study in modern working environments and have access to equipment used for practical training.
Vocational education at Noroff can expand career opportunities and lay lifelong learning foundations. Throughout the programme, students will familiarise themselves with key competencies relevant for industry employment. Students who graduate with a higher professional degree may be eligible to enter one of our partner universities.
Career opportunities
After graduation, the candidate is qualified for employment as:
- Film and Tv production assistant
- First camera assistant
- Lighting assistant
- Editing assistant
Further studies
After graduation, the candidate will qualify to continue their study at Film Production 2 (LINK)
The Norwegian Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (NQF) defines the levels of qualifications in the Norwegian educational system. These levels describe what a learner knows, understands, and can do as a result of a learning process. Categories in NQF are defined as:
Knowledge: Understanding theories, facts, principles, procedures in the discipline, subject area and/or occupation.
Skills: Ability to utilise knowledge to solve problems or tasks (cognitive, practical, creative and communication skills).
General Competence: Ability to independently utilise knowledge and skills in different situations.
After graduation from this programme, students have acquired the following learning outcomes:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools used in concept development and production of audiovisual narratives
- has industry knowledge and familiarity with the professional field in the film and media industry • can update their professional knowledge in audiovisual production by specializing in relevant media and relevant subject matter
- can update their professional knowledge and understand the film worker's role and the importance of the film industry in a societal and value creation perspective
- has insight into dramaturgical and cinematic means in various audiovisual expressions
- has insight into relevant regulations, documentation standards, agreements and requirements for quality in film production
- has knowledge of work processes and concepts used in a professional film production team
- has knowledge of work tasks and areas of responsibility for the most important professional functions in a film production
The candidate:
- can apply professional knowledge in the use of film equipment and software for concept development and production of audiovisual narratives
- can find relevant information and subject matter related to cinematic issues in the development of audiovisual narratives
- can map a situation and identify professional issues and the need for implementation of measures related to all phases of an audiovisual production
- can apply professional knowledge to produce necessary documentation for various professional functions in audiovisual productions
- can apply professional knowledge of idea development, screenwriting, and character development to write a film script
- can apply professional knowledge of directing for the development of audiovisual narratives as part of a professional film production team
- can apply professional knowledge of production planning of audiovisual productions as part of a professional film production team
- can apply professional knowledge of recording, editing, and processing of audiovisual material as part of a professional film production team
The candidate:
- has an understanding of professional and industry ethical principles in film and media production
- has developed a basic ethical attitude in the practice of the profession as a film worker
- can build relationships with other film workers, interdisciplinary professional groups, and external target groups
- can develop working methods, products and services in film and media production
- can build relationships, communicate, and fulfil its role as part of an audiovisual production team in collaboration with various professional functions
- can develop film stories independently or in collaboration with an audiovisual production team
| Course code | Course name | Semester | Weeks | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFP1-FF10 | Fundamentals of filmmaking | 1 | 5 | 210 | 10 |
| FFP1-FS10 | Fictional storytelling | 1 | 9 | 378 | 10 |
| FFP1-F105 | Film History 1 | 1 | 2 | 84 | 5 |
| FFP1-P105 | Portfolio 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 5 |
| FFP1-DS10 | Documentary storytelling | 2 | 9 | 378 | 10 |
| FFP1-F205 | Film History 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 5 |
| FFP1-CS10 | Cinematic Storytelling | 2 | 10 | 420 | 10 |
| FFP1-P205 | Portfolio 2 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 5 |
| Total | 39 | 1638 | 60 | ||
Noroff offers an engaging and student-active learning experience that prepares candidates for professional working life through unique and industry-relevant teaching and learning activities governed by the current learning outcomes. Teaching and learning engage students in the learning process by promoting a holistic understanding of the different issues and challenges relevant to the subject areas. By fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, students will develop lifelong learning skills.
Campus activities are composed of theoretical and practical approaches, providing students with the best possible outcome for each course. Noroff distinguishes between teacher and student-led activities. Both are equally important and tailored to each course’s educational approach. Teaching and Learning activities used in the courses are outlined in the course descriptions.
For all online studies, English is the primary language for teaching. English can also be used as the teaching language on some campuses.
Assessment impacts the student’s learning significantly and concludes if the student has achieved the intended learning outcome and, if so, at what level. Assessments include summative and formative methods depending on the content of the learning outcome of each course.
A course usually consists of one or more work requirements. The most common is compulsory course assignments that assess the acquired competencies outlined in the course learning outcomes. Course assignments are assessed as Passed/Failed or graded from A to F, after which verbal or written feedback is provided. Tests can also evaluate students’ achievements and are usually used in combination with compulsory assignments.
Work requirements and assessment methods for each course are described in the course descriptions.
Information about equipment requirements is available on our webpage under Programme information (Utvidet studieinformasjon).
There are three ways to meet the admission criteria and be enrolled as a student:
- By upper secondary education (videregående skole)
- Higher education entrance qualification from Norway or abroad
- By Norwegian vocational upper secondary education
- Documented vocational qualifications diploma (yrkeskompetanse) within media production (medie- produksjon)
- Documented craft certificate (fag og svennebrev) within: content producer, media designer, or media technician (innholdsprodusent, mediedesigner eller medietekniker)
- Prior learning and work experience
More information about admission requirements is available on our webpage under Admission Requirements.