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FVP2003 - Idea- and script development

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio assessment 100/100

Course content

FVP2003 is a practical production course at secondary level. The students acquire knowledge and skills in idea- and script development. The course focuses on the individual screenwriting projects of each student and explores central issues in regards to script development and screenwriting.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

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

  • the distinctive characteristics and function of the film script
  • the dramaturgical construction of film stories
  • the development and writing of characters, story universe, dialog, action, narrative perspective and subtext
  • the screenwriters perspective on film formats, film genres and adaptation for film
  • idea- and script development processes

Skills

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

  • develop their own ideas and scripts
  • apply dramaturgical models in the analysis of film ideas and film scripts
  • present og diskutere film ideas and film scripts in both oral and written form

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, group sessions and assignments.

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

Further on evaluation

The examination arrangement is portfolio assessment. The final assessment is based upon a portfolio of individually written assignments, which will be assigned a single letter grade.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

FVP2001, FVP2004, FILM1100, FILM1102. Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Film and Video Production.

Course materials

Syllabus of approximately 600 pages.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Portfolio assessment 100/100

Submission
2023-12-13


10:00

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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