Research and artistic production is conducted within and across the academic disciplines taught at the department; Drama and Theatre, Film Studies, Film and Video Production, Media Studies, and Art History. We are mainly concerned with historical studies, interpretations of aesthetic expressions and experiences, theoretical development, and arts-based research processes.

Many of our projects are developed and conducted in cooperation with various professional environments (local, national, and international). Our researchers work in both internal research groups associated with specific academic disciplines and interdisiplinary research groups.

Our projects are financed by various actors, including the EU, Research Council of Norway, NOS-HS, Norwegian Media Authority, Fritt Ord Foundation, and Arts Council Norway.