Program Overview

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Course Overview

Course Description

FVP2003 is a practical production course at the secondary level, focusing on idea- and script development. The course explores central issues in script development and screenwriting, with students acquiring knowledge and skills in these areas.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have 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 screenwriter's perspective on film formats, film genres, and adaptation for film
• idea- and script development processes

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will know how to:

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

Learning Methods and Activities

The course includes lectures, seminars, group sessions, and written/production work.

Course Requirements

• Compulsory written/production work, with the number of submissions specified by the course supervisor at the start of the course.
• Documented attendance of 80% is required to take the final exam. Absence of up to 20% is allowed for non-attendance due to illness or other documentable causes.

Compulsory Assignments

• 80% attendance in compulsory instructions
• Compulsory written/production work

Evaluation

The examination arrangement is portfolio assessment, with the final assessment based on a portfolio of individually written assignments, assigned a single letter grade.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a program of study is required, specifically Film Production (BFVPROD).

Required Previous Knowledge

FVP2001, FVP2004, FILM1100, FILM1102 are required.

Course Materials

A syllabus of approximately 300 pages is provided.

Subject Areas

• Film and Video Production

Course Details

Credits

7.5 credits

Level

Intermediate course, level II

Course Start

Autumn 2025

Duration

1 semester

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Location

Trondheim

Examination Arrangement

Portfolio assessment

Examination

Ordinary Examination - Autumn 2025

• Portfolio assessment
• Weighting: 100/100
• Date: Submission
• Time: 10:00
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment

Re-sit Examination - Spring 2026

• Portfolio assessment
• Weighting: 100/100
• Date: Submission
• Time: 10:00
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment