Program Overview

Program Overview

The Konstnärligt Kandidatprogram i Film (Bachelor's Program in Film) is a three-year program offered by the HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design at the University of Gothenburg. The program focuses on developing students' filmic methods and skills from a critical and exploratory perspective.

Program Details

• Program Code: K1BAF
• Level: Grundnivĺ (Basic Level)
• Duration: 3 years
• Credits: 180 högskolepoäng (hp)
• Language of Instruction: Swedish
• Study Pace: 100%
• Study Form: Campus
• Start/End Date: 31 August 2026 - 3 June 2029
• Application Period: 20 January 2026 - 2 March 2026
• Application Code: GU-50022

Program Content

The program is designed to help students develop knowledge about the entire filmic process, including both technical skills and artistic and theoretical abilities. The first year focuses on deepening students' understanding of film by combining practical and theoretical perspectives. The second year delves into concepts such as space and spatiality in relation to idea development, scriptwriting, casting, and direction. The third year focuses on the student's degree project, where they complete a film production from idea to public screening.

Education Responsible

• Name: Samuel Malm
• Title: Universitetsadjunkt (University Lecturer)

Study Guidance

Study guidance is available through a Zoom room, with digital drop-in sessions on Mondays from 13:00 to 14:00.

About the Education

The program combines practical and theoretical perspectives to give students a broad foundation in film. It covers various aspects, including ethics, aesthetics, and technique, and provides opportunities for reflection and in-depth study. Students also collaborate with peers from other fields, such as literary composition and photography, to explore concepts and develop their skills.

After the Studies

The program prepares students for independent work as filmmakers in various fields and for further studies at the advanced level. It also opens up opportunities for pedagogical assignments related to moving images.

How to Study

• Teaching: The program includes elective courses that allow students to complement their knowledge in other artistic practices and develop their skills and abilities.
• Premises: The HDK-Valand premises are located in central Gothenburg and include lecture halls, a cinema, large-scale studios, project spaces, well-equipped workshops, and student-driven galleries.

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: Basic eligibility requirements apply.
• Work Sample: Instructions for the work sample for the Bachelor's Program in Film are provided.
• Selection: Selection is based on the work sample and interview.

Further Information

For more details about the program, including the curriculum, admission requirements, and study environment, please refer to the official program documentation.