What: The 5 ECTS course is part of the PhD program “Artistic Research in Film and Related Audiovisual Art Forms” at the Faculty of Film, TV, and Games at Inland Norway University.
Course title: “Artistic Research in Film and Related Audiovisual Arts” (course code KUF9002).
Contact: Professor and Vice Dean Nina Grünfeld.
Who: The course is mandatory for PhD fellows enrolled in the faculty’s program but is also open to external PhD candidates working with artistic research in film and related audiovisual art forms.
Where: Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Campus Storhove in Lillehammer.
When: The course consists of two sessions and is offered every other year.
Workshop 1, 2026: February 23–24, with Swedish filmmaker Mia Engberg.
Workshop 2, 2026: April 27–28, with screenwriter and former Norwegian Film School PhD fellow Cecilie Levy.
Application deadline: January 15, 2026: https://nettskjema.no/a/556877
About the course
The “Artistic Research in Film and Related Audiovisual Arts” course offers an introduction to artistic research, focusing specifically on film and related audio-visual arts, with an emphasis on theories, methods, and practices unique to this field of artistic inquiry.
During the course, the candidate will present their project concerning the performing or creative aspects, along with its context, theory, and methodology. The training aims to support the artistic doctoral project and provides specialised depth and breadth.
The course is provided by the Faculty of Film, TV and Games as two seminars, featuring assignments related to the seminar themes, alongside lectures, presentations, and both plenary and group discussions. PhD candidates are expected to engage in preparatory work for the seminars and to produce a reflection afterwards.
The course is open to external participation by PhD candidates in artistic research in film and related audiovisual art forms.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
The candidate ...
- masters theory of artistic research and artistic subject matters and methods specific to film and related audiovisual arts
- can evaluate the expediency and application of various methods and processes in film and related audiovisual arts
- masters approaches within artistic research in relation to knowledge, theories, methods, reflection and documentation forms in film and related audio-visual arts
Skills:
The candidate ...
- can formulate questions for artistic research, with an emphasis on artistic processes and results in film and related audiovisual arts
- can handle complex academic issues relating to their own field within film and related audio-visual arts
Competence:
The candidate ...
- can identify and critically assess ethical principles of particular relevance to artistic research in film and related audiovisual arts
- can manage complex interdisciplinary issues in film and related audio-visual arts
- can communicate artistic research through recognised national and international channels relating to film and related audiovisual arts
- can participate in debates within the field through international forums relating to film and related audiovisual arts
Practical Information and Registration
The course is also open to external PhD candidates enrolled in other related artistic PhD programs whose doctoral projects are connected to film and related audiovisual art forms.
Application deadline: January 15, 2026. Apply here.
External participants must cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Participation in both workshops is mandatory. To pass the course and receive 5 ECTS credits, participants must also submit a written reflection afterwards (assessment: pass/fail).
The course will primarily be conducted in Norwegian, but it may be held in English depending on participant needs.
Contact
For questions, please contact Nina Grünfeld, Vice Dean for Research and Artistic Development, Faculty of Film, TV, and Games: nina.grunfeld@inn.no