Course - Fiction Film Production - FVP1001
Fiction Film Production
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About the course
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MPROD1001 | 15 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Film and Video Production