Course content

The course consists of seminars in connection with a production in a selected genre. The work may be undertaken in groups or individually, but the project must first be approved by the instructor.

Learning outcome

The course provides students with insight into effective use of cinematic devices and with the experience of working on large-scale video productions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, group sessions, exercises.


Course requirements:
All instruction is compulsory, with a required 80% attendance. The project must be approved by the instructor.


More on the form of assessment:
An written assignment on 8-12 pages counts as 1/3 of the final grade.
A production assignment counts as 2/3 of the final grade.


All components of the assessment must be passed. If you fail on one part of the examination you have to retake the part which you have failed. You are not required to retake the part that you have passed. The final grade will be given when both parts of the examination are passed. If a new practical examination is to be given, the date and time for the examination will be set based on the resources of the Department.


Students are required to check the results of their assignments on the department's bulletin boards.


Students are required to keep posted on relevant messages from the department or the teacher at It's learning and Innsida, alternatively at course web pages or bulletin boards.

Compulsory assignments

• 80 % attendance in compulsory instructions
• Approved description of project

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

MPROD2011, FILM2002.
Requires admission to the Bachelor's specialization in Media Production.

Course materials

Set readings of approx. 600 pages

Credit reductions