The BFA is a 3-year programme focussed on developing the individual artist within the context of the collaborative medium of film. Succesful completion of the programme leads to a BFA diploma worth 180 ects.
Candidates apply to one of 9 disciplines: screenwriting, fiction directing, documentary directing, producing, cinematography, production design, VFX design, editing, and sound. Over the course of the programme, students will work both within their discipline and in film teams set by the school.
All activities are obligatory and upon completion of the three years there is an examination of the individual students' professional skills, artistic expression, and critical reflection based upon the contribution to the final film. In addition, all disciplines with the exeption of fiction directing and producing present a personal prosjet highlighting their artistic abilites.
Applications to the programme are by entrance exams tailored to the different disciplines, and are conducted in Norwegian. Prospective candidates must have a strong command of Norwegian, Swedish, Danish in order to be considered.
Exchanges and international collaboration
The BFA programmes at the Norwegian Film School are structured in such a way that formal student exchange is not a possibility. With an integrated structure and focus on developing teamwork over time, students must follow the entire 3-year programme.
The film school is part of a number of international networks, and there are a series of short exchanges and courses arranged through these networks.
The next admissions will be in 2023, with application deadline early January 2023.
