Bachelor's Programme in Film, Literature and Theatre

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Stories are a very basic form of communication that is as old as humanity and language. We understand ourselves and the world through stories, and the ability to analyse and practice storytelling is important in an increasing number of arenas. In the Film, Literature and Theatre bachelor's programme, students will study central works within literature, film and theatre and then create their own productions inspired by these. In this way, different interpretations are expressed, where verbal text and moving images form part of a whole - in film and on stage.

Film, Literature and Theatre (FLT) is an interdisciplinary aesthetic programme. During the first year which is common for all students, one explores similarities and differences across media and genres, and the possibilities and limitations implicit in the different forms of expression. From this interdisciplinary platform the programme divides into three specialisations: film, literature, and theatre.

Spesialisation in film

The specialisation in film studies and film production combines the analytical and theoretical with creative work with film and moving images in a variety of media and formats, within the framework of both fiction and documentaries. Students work partly analytically and partly projectbased.

Spesialisation in literature

The specialisation in literature emphasises an aesthetic view on fiction in the Nordic language sphere. The perspectives are both historical and anchored in contemporary literature, with a common emphasis on the texts’ relevance for society and the individual. At the same time, students bring along the cross-aesthetic experience from related forms of expression like theatre and film. The programme prepares for interdisciplinary research, especially with regards to the transition from literature to film.

Spesialisation in theatre

The cross-aesthetic starting point in the first year gives the FLT theatre students the possibility to see connections between the artforms, while getting special competence in theatre. The specialisation in theatre particularly emphasizes creative theatre practices and reflection on the role of theatre today. Investigative and exploratory work methods are essential to the study.

Sustainability

The study programme will include critical discussion of texts that thematize gender, social class, poverty, democracy, freedom of expression, climate change and migration. Consequently, the programme yields competence with relevance for a number of UN sustainable development goals, such as:

• Peace, justice, and well-functioning institutions.
• Gender equality.
• Less inequality

The practical performance part of the course aims to increase understanding and awareness of sustainability in audiovisual productions. In this way, the programme provides competence relevant to the consequences of the UN goals:

• Ending climate change
• Ensure sustainable consumption and production

Structure

With specialisation in film, the programme becomes a 3-year integrated bachelor’s programme. If you choose a specialisation in theatre or literature respectively, the programme has a specialisation of 80 ECTS credits.

The first year of study consists of two interdisciplinary courses, each containing elements of literature, film, and theatre, in all 60 ECTS credits. In relation to later in-depth studies each one of these subjects counts for 20 ECTS credits. The second and third years of the bachelor's programme allow for a choice of specialisation study in literature, film, or theatre.

Specialisation in screen production and film studies:
20 ECTS credits from the first year of study + 40 ECTS credits the second year (LFT1x1, LFT105, LFT2x1) + LFT202 and LFT203) + 60 ECTS credits the third year (LFT202, LFT2x2 and LFT2x4).

Specialisation in theatre:
20 ECTS credits theatre from the first year of study + 30 ECTS credits in theatre (TEA103 and TEA104) + 30 ECTS credits advanced study (TEA201 and TEA202).

Specialisation in literature:
20 ECTS credits from the first year of study + 35 ECTS credits in literary subjects (LFT107, LFT108, and LFT109) + 25 ECTS credits advanced study (NO-209 and NO-219).

Knowledge

Upon completion of the programme, students will:

• have analytical and theoretical knowledge about narratology, dramaturgy, and genres in the different forms of expression.
• have understanding for interaction between theoretical insight and practical work.
• be able to assess their own and others' productions based on conventions of media and genre.
• know relevant and current research in this field.

Skills

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• work comparatively with literature, film, and theatre across various forms of expressions, discuss similarities and differences in form and content, and develop this insight through creative work.
• work with narratology, dramaturgy, themes and conventions of genre in different forms of expression and try this out both by creating their own expressions and interpreting those of others.
• discuss similarities and differences in form and content of different media and genres and develop this insight through creative work.
• combine analytical and theoretical reflection with creative work within literature, film and theatre.
• work practically with textual, cinematic and scenic manifestation of narratives.

General competences

Upon completion of the programme, students will:

• be able to plan and carry out literary projects, and projects within drama/theatre and film, on their own and in groups.
• be able to disseminate theories, problems, and solutions within the three art forms, both orally, in writing, and through artistic expression.
• be able to exchange opinions and experiences with others with background in the three art forms, and in this way contribute to developing a good analytical and performing practice.
• have insight into relevant professional ethical problems.
• be familiar with new thinking and innovative processes.

The teaching alternates between lectures, seminars, and supervised productions. A large part of the work is carried out through group projects.

The attendance is compulsory (80%) in the workshops and in the film- and theatre production parts of the course. A detailed overview of the compulsory sessions will be published in the semester plan. During the course of study, there will be at least one field trip in Norway or in Europe.
Language of instruction is Norwegian.

The assessment methods alternate between practical projects in groups, individual written home examinations, and oral presentations.

The fields of literature, film and theatre are part of a global research field, and the methodological and theoretical approach of this programme is internationally oriented. Most courses offer curriculum in English as well as other Scandinavian languages.

Students work with artistic primary sources (film, theatre, fiction) from several continents, and we aim to increase our students’ global awareness through work with texts from non-Western cultures.

Students may study abroad at one of our partner institutions. You will find our exchange options on the university’s site for student exchange.

We recommend that students who specialise in theatre or literature study abroad as their minor (term 4 for those specialising in literature and term 5 for those specialising in drama/theatre).

Students specialising in film must choose a partner institution that offers courses in film-related subjects. Studying abroad is recommended during term 4. For further information, contact the department’s advisor for student exchange: Tone Frøysnes tone.froysnes@uia.no or Head of Studies Magnus Thunes Jensen magnus.t.jensen@uia.no

During the first year of the programme students travel to a European city where they will see, assess, and analyse theatre at a high international level.

LFT104 has to be passed before entering LFT102.

Specialisation in screen production and film studies:

• In order to be allowed to enrol in LFT1x1, both courses from the first year must be assessed as a Pass.
• In order to be allowed to enrol in LFT2x2: both LFT102, LFT104 and LFT1x1 must be assessed as a Pass.
• In order to be allowed to enrol in LFT2x3: both LFT102, LFT104, LFT105 and LFT202 must be assessed as a Pass.
• In order to be allowed to enrol in LFT2x4: both LFT102, LFT104, LFT1x1 and LFT2x1 must be assessed as a Pass.

Specialisation in drama/theatre:

In order to be allowed to enrol in the advanced courses, both courses taken the first year, as well as TEA103 and TEA104, must be assessed as a Pass.

Specialisation in literature:

In order to be allowed to start working on the bachelor’s thesis, all courses taken the first year, as well as 30 ECTS credits of Nordic literature (including 15 advanced-level credits) must be assessed as a Pass.

The study programme can prepare for work within the cultural sector, education and within audiovisual communication, depending on choice of subjects during the programme.

The programme may qualify for admission to master's programmes in literary studies, drama/theatre and film studies depending on which specialisation the student chooses. The student must check admission requirements for master's programmes at each institution.

The bachelor's degree with specialisation in literature qualifies graduates for admission to the master's programme in Nordic Languages and Literature at the University of Agder, provided 30 ECTS credits have been completed in Nordic linguistics, as well as the language variant requirements (contact the department for further information).

Graduates with specialisation in film or drama/theatre are qualified for admission to the master's programme in Fine Arts at the University of Agder.

Bachelor's degree in Film, Literature and Theatre.

Stays in Norwegian and foreign cities are offered as part of the programme. Expenses must be expected for study trips for travel, accommodation, tickets and other activities. Students who are unable to participate in the trips will be offered alternative arrangements.