Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University
Bachelor's in Film and TV Production
Levanger, Norway
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
NOK 60,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* No tuition fee for EU-students, https://www.nord.no/en/study-programmes/admission/tuition-fees
Learning every technique and aspect of Film and TV production, you will be able to create industry-level content and qualify to work in media houses, TV companies, production houses, digital information communication and the media industry in general.
Do you want to be a part of tomorrow's film and TV industry - today? Learning every technique and aspect of production, you will create industry-level content, taking your ideas from the page to the screen. You will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of film and TV genres, guided by leading industry professionals.
What is common for all disciplines is the ability to form and convey meaning, create and communicate great stories, believable characters, and worlds in all media.
The courses are hosted at Nord University campus in Levanger, where you will use state-of-the-art computer labs, editing suites, and studios. Students also have access to excellent camera equipment, sound and lighting equipment and other equipment needed for such productions. All labs are equipped with the latest software required for such kind of production. It is expected that you have basic IT skills and good English skills so you are able to read English literature, write reports and follow classes in English.
Further Studies
After completing the bachelor's degree programme, students may apply for admission to master's degree studies in the field both at home and abroad.
Autumn 2024 (1st semester)
- Screenwriting
- Postproduction
- Production Sound
- Directing Fundamentals
- Cinematography
- Producing Fundamentals
Spring 2025 (2nd semester)
- Production 1
- Contextual Practice
- Motion Design Fundamentals
- Art Fundamentals
Autumn 2025 (3rd semester)
- Innovation and Professional Development
- Sound Design
- Intermediate Directing
- Intermediate Producing
Spring 2026 (4th semester)
- Production 2
Autumn 2026 (5th semester)
- Production 3
Spring 2027 (6th semester)
- Bachelor Production
Upon graduating, the candidate will have attained the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- The candidate has knowledge about the main subjects within:
- Storytelling/screenwriting and directing
- Production techniques for film and TV
- The role of the producer
- Media innovation
- The candidate can also utilise theoretical concepts within these main areas to make appropriate decisions in the production phase.
- The candidate is familiar with relevant R&D areas and artistic research within film and TV production, i.e. innovative production techniques, changes in consumer behaviour and new distribution channels.
- The candidate can find relevant information and theory to stay updated within the disciplinary field. The candidate has acquired production experience, knowledge of the business and a historic perspective within the discipline.
Skills
- The candidate can utilise results and experiences from literature and artistic research/productions to make appropriate choices within the discipline/business.
- The candidate can reflect on his/her work, document this and know how to adjust execution in light of constructive feedback.
- The candidate has, by being exposed to multiple subjects, been introduced to a wide variety of material that functions as a foundation to better comprehend issues.
- The candidate is proficient in the techniques and tools to produce various film and TV productions within several genres, as well as how to distribute and publish the finished products. Herein includes professional camera and lighting equipment, editing hard and software, production plans and documentation.
General Competence
- The candidate has been exposed to multiple topic questions from research projects and industry professionals that provide a deeper understanding of the craft. Herein are included ethical norms and rules, intellectual property and other relevant regulations and best practice principles.
- The candidate has attained the ability to work in teams and improved on relational skills. He/she can give and receive constructive criticism in the service of achieving the best possible outcome. The candidate can also focus on independence and innovative problem-solving, as well as awareness of the demands of the business.
- The candidate has attained a wide foundation of various presentation techniques to present subject-specific topic questions, what theories are relevant and individual experiences from different productions.
- The candidates can express themselves well verbally, communicate with partners and have constructive discussions.
- The candidate has been given an academic and practical foundation, thereby affording the candidate a skillset that allows him/her to find new solutions in a business in constant technological development.
- The candidate has insight into the international development in the field and actively participates in the international academic activities and environment.
Relevant work areas will be the digital media industry, media houses, TV companies, production houses, digital information communication and the media industry in general. The programme's emphasis on practical work will enable candidates to work on developing new innovative media products in established companies or as entrepreneurs in areas where development is in its early stages.
Please view our website for examples of jobs students have landed upon completing our bachelor's programme in film and TV production.