Program Overview

Introduction to the Film Studies (B.A.) Program

The Film Studies (B.A.) program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that delves into the realm of film science, offering students a profound understanding of film history, analysis, aesthetics, and theory. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of film studies.

Program Structure

The Film Studies (B.A.) program is offered in two modalities: a 90 LP (credit points) core program and a 60 LP module offering. The 90 LP program is structured over six semesters, while the 60 LP module offering is also spread across six semesters.

90 LP Program Structure

• Semester 1: Basic module film analysis (10 CP), basic module film history (10 CP)
• Semester 2: Advanced module film analysis and history (10 CP), basic module film aesthetics and theory (10 CP)
• Semester 3: Advanced module film aesthetics and art/media theory (10 CP), advanced module film aesthetics and cultural/media history (10 CP)
• Semester 4: Advanced module on scientific practice and media culture (10 CP), final module Perspectives in Film Studies (10 CP)
• Semester 5 and 6: Bachelor's thesis (10 CP)

60 LP Module Offering Structure

• Semester 1: Basic module film history (10 CP)
• Semester 2: Advanced module film analysis and history (10 CP)
• Semester 3: Advanced module film aesthetics and art/media theory (10 CP)
• Semester 4: Basic module film analysis, film aesthetics and film theory (10 CP)
• Semester 5: Advanced module scientific practice and media culture (10 CP)
• Semester 6: Advanced module film aesthetics and cultural/media history (10 CP)

Study Areas

The program encompasses a wide range of study areas, including:

• Film History
• Film Analysis
• Film Aesthetics and Theory
• Film Analysis and History
• Film Aesthetics and Cultural/Media History
• Film Aesthetics and Art/Media Theory
• Science Practice and Media Culture
• Perspectives of Film Science

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Film Studies (B.A.) program have a variety of career paths available to them, including but not limited to:

• Film Criticism
• Film Journalism
• Curatorial work
• Festival management
• Film production

Example Study Courses

Example courses within the program include:

• The Cinema of Attractions (film history)
• Film Historiography
• Parallel Montage (film analysis)
• Point-of-View (film analysis)
• The Light Play (film theory)
• Ontology of the Photographic Image (film theory)

International Perspectives

The program also offers opportunities for international study and cooperation, enhancing the student's global perspective on film science.