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FVP1001 - Fiction Film Production

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Short Film Production and Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Film Production 2/3
Assignment 1/3

Course content

FVP1001 is a basic level practical production course, where the student acquires experience with various processes and concepts that constitutes the production of audiovisual works. Further, the student explores the interaction between different cinematic techniques and aesthetics.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:

  • aesthetic particularities of the audiovisual film story
  • the interplay between different filmic/cinematic techniques
  • practical- and theoretical terminology of the film medium
  • the practical and logistical pipeline of film production, from idea to completed film

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:

  • make competent use of industry standard technical production equipment and tools
  • manage and complete audiovisual productions, from idea to completed film
  • develop audiovisual stories
  • utilise and reflect upon cinematic techniques and aesthetics

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, group sessions and assignments.

Course requirements: Compulsory production work. The number of production works that must be submitted will be specified by the course supervisor at the start of the course.

In order to take the final exam of the course, the student must have documented attendance of 80 %. Absence of up to 20 % covers non-attendance due to illness or other, documentable causes. Absence exceeding the 20 % limit is not accepted, even if it's caused by circumstances the student are not responsible for. In special cases, like serious or long-term illness, the student can receive adapted teaching by application to the department.

It is the responsibility of the student to keep up to date on messages from the department or the teacher on Blackboard. The course is taught in Norwegian only.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80 % attendance in compulsory instructions.
  • Production Work
  • All instruction is compulsory, with a required 80% attendance

Further on evaluation

  • A written assignment of approx 3000-3500 words counting 1/3 of the final grade.
  • An exam film production counting 2/3 of the final grade.

Both components of the exam must be given a passing grade for the course to be passed. Both part of the exam are separately graded. If a student fails one component of the exam, this component must be retaken to complete the course. The assessment of the component that was passed will remain until both components of the exam are passed. After this the final grade will be calculated. If the practical component of the exam is to be retaken, the scheduling of this will be contingent upon the resources of the Department.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Video Production (BFVPROD)

Required previous knowledge

FVP1010 and FILM1100.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 600 pages, plus screened films

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MPROD1001 15.0 AUTUMN 2011
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Short Film Production and Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Film Production 2/3 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 1/3 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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