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FILM2205

Bachelor's Thesis in Film Studies

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

FILM2205 is an undergraduate course that further develops the student's application of film studies perspectives in an independent written treatment of a topic of choice.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

  • a film studies topic of choice.
  • accomplishment of a film studies research project.
  • development of an academic text.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

  • present and explain film studies topics as well as their own findings, analyses and conclusions.
  • plan and accomplish an independent film studies research project.
  • write an academic text.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, and supervision in groups and individually.

The bachelor’s thesis can be written in Scandinavian or English. Every bachelor’s thesis must include a Scandinavian and English summary.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% attendance
  • Presentation of own project, and response to fellow students' submissions
  • Two meetings with supervisor

Further on evaluation

The final assessment consists of a written thesis of 5000-6000 words and an adjusting oral examination of 30 minutes. In the oral discussion the student will have the opportunity to defend and evaluate their thesis work.

If the student fails the final assessment, both parts of the exam must be retaken. In this case, the thesis must have a new topic. FILM2205 is taught only in the spring semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film Studies (BFV)

Required previous knowledge

75 credits in Film Studies.

Course materials

The syllabus is about 1200 pages divided between the self-selected syllabus and joint syllabus.

Subject areas

  • Film Studies

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2025-11-17 Time Submission 10:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment