Film Practice III

The course is a programme course given in the third semester.

The course is part of the MFA Programme in Film, 120 credits (K2MAF).

Admission requires a Pass grade (G) on courses totaling at least 45 credits within the MFA Programme in Film (K2MAF).

The course aims to guide students in planning, developing, and making an inquiry-driven independent film for public screening. While focusing on the practical execution of the film, the course also emphasises critical reflection on conceptual, social, ethical, methodological, and aesthetic aspects of the chosen subject matter.

In this course students explore production methods, assess creative decisions, and develop strategies for organising and executing independent film projects, including collaboration with institutions, public engagement, and building professional networks. Continuous self-assessment and integration of feedback into their work are key elements of the course.

A central focus is fostering collaboration, equipping students with the skills to effectively work with teams and stakeholders. Additionally, students examine film as an inquiry-driven artistic medium and its broader societal impact, preparing for the public presentation of their work as part of their professional development.

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• indicate an in-depth understanding of the chosen field of inquiry, situating artistic exploration within the broader context of theories and practices
• identify and address key questions arising during the development of their artistic work
• critically analyse and discuss the artistic, social, methodological, aesthetic, and ethical dimensions relevant to inquiry-led artistic exploration

Competence and Skills

• plan, develop, and make an independent film based on an individually formulated inquiry within the allocated time and resources
• identify and critically understand the process of public dissemination, define the intended audience, and develop strategies for engaging effectively with them
• integrate scholarly and artistic knowledge acquired during the program into the inquiry-driven film work
• develop, through the film work, the ability to contribute artistically to knowledge creation while identifying opportunities for further exploration

Judgment and Approach

• critically evaluate and reflect on their artistic work by analysing its methodological, conceptual, social, ethical, and aesthetic dimensions
• situate their artistic work within a broader context by relating it to relevant historical and contemporary artistic and academic discourses
• assess the possibilities and limitations of the inquiry, its relevance, and the individual’s responsibility in its planning and execution
• critically and thoughtfully engage with the inquiries and practices of peers
• justify and reflect on the creative and organisational choices made in the artistic work, considering their broader impact and implications.

Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, supervision meetings, individual and/or group exercises, individual film projects, oral presentations, and peer-to-peer feedback.

The language of instruction is English.

The learning outcomes will be examined through

• individual and/or group exercises
• oral and visual presentations
• written submissions
• presentation of a film – up to 15 minutes.

Complementation of an examined student performance may be allowed. The possibility of complementation is assessed on an individual basis and decided by the examiner. Complementation is carried out through the supplementary assignments determined by the examiner and within a specified timeframe.

In case of absence, examination takes place through an equivalent written and/or visual report as agreed with the examiner.

If a student who has been failed twice for the same examination element wishes to change examiner before the next examination session, such a request is to be granted unless there are specific reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 HF).

If a student has received a certificate of disability study support from the University of Gothenburg with a recommendation of adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment, an examiner may decide, if this is consistent with the course’s intended learning outcomes and provided that no unreasonable resources would be needed, to grant the student adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment.

If a course has been discontinued or undergone major changes, the student must be offered at least two examination sessions in addition to ordinary examination sessions. These sessions are to be spread over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has been discontinued/changed. The same applies to placement and internship (VFU) except that this is restricted to only one further examination session.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local rules regarding RIU students at the University of Gothenburg.

The grading scale comprises: Pass (G) and Fail (U).

Students are given the opportunity to evaluate the course anonymously at the end of the course. The results of and possible changes to the course will be shared with students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.

Costs for the student's individual projects are covered by the student.