Fredrik Graver
Professor
Professor of pedagogy / Head of Studies BFA Programmes
- fredrik.graver@inn.no
- Phone number
- +47 61 28 74 63
- Mobile number
- +47 97 46 05 62
Faculty of Film, TV and Games
The Norwegian Film School
Campus Lillehammer
Short description
Fredrik Graver is Head for Studies for the BFA programmes at The Norwegian Film School. Graver came to NFS in 2009, after having worked, among other places, at the Canadian Film Centre and Vancouver Film School, and with an extensive background from film and theatre in Canada. His responsibilities include development and daily management of the BFA programmes, as well as pedagogic development and artistic research.
Graver played a key role in the development of the 2016 NFS application to achieve a Centre for Excellence in Education, and was named the Head of the Centre, CEFIMA, for the duration of the Centre: 2017-2022. He has also functioned as interim Dean of the Norwegian Film School, from December 2016 through July, 2017 and was appointed Vice Dean for both education and artistic research for the period 2018-2022.
Graver's research interest is fine arts pedagogy, with particular emphasis on film schools. He investigates the connections between practical experience, reflection, and development and learning in both the individual and in a social setting where collaboration in artistic processes are central. He also examines the interplay between art and technology in both education and artistic research, and is involved in INNs contribution to the National Centre for AI, MishMash – Centre for AI and Creativity (2026-2031).
Projects
Research groups
Publications
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Graver, Fredrik (2026). Towards a philosophy of film school pedagogy: An ongoing philosophic journey through teaching practices at film schools. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2026). From tacit to explicit knowledge: A philosophic, ongoing journey through film school pedagogy. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2026). Draft overview: Dewey, Vygotsky, Micro-phenomenology. doi: https:/filmschoolteacher.info/fredsnotes/2026/01/15/draft-overview-dewey-vygotsky-micro-phenomenology/. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Jahr, Ida; Graver, Fredrik; Lacroix, Mathieu & Komandur, Sashidharan (2025). INNKU 2025 - MISHMASH. doi: https:/shows.acast.com/fts-podden/episodes/697896b3590ca8b771a9a373. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Filmfolk ber om KI-regler. [Journal]. Klassekampen. doi: https:/klassekampen.no/artikkel/2025-08-19/filmfolk-ber-om-ki-regler/kNrk. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Fumbling my way forward. doi: https:/filmschoolteacher.info/fredsnotes/2025/10/02/fumbling-my-way-forward/. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Why We Ar/t/. doi: https:/filmschoolteacher.info/fredsnotes/2025/07/25/why-we-ar-t/. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Thinking out loud—What is creativity? doi: https:/filmschoolteacher.info/fredsnotes/2025/11/25/thinking-out-loud-what-is-creativity/. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Towards a personal theory of creativity. doi: https:/filmschoolteacher.info/fredsnotes/2025/12/09/towards-a-personal-theory-of-creativity/. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Grünfeld, Nina; Reienes, Anne-Brit Soma; Skartveit, Hanne-Lovise; Gjerstadberget, Guro Erika Trøseid; Malterud, Nina & Lossius, Trond [Show all 37 contributors for this article] (2025). INNKU 2025. doi: https:/www.inn.no/om-universitetet/fakultet-for-film-tv-spill/hva-skjer-pa-ftvs/inkku-2025/. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Jahr, Ida; Jensenius, Alexander Refsum; Lacroix, Mathieu & Graver, Fredrik (2025). Kunst i intelligens. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). From tacit to explicit knowledge: A personal and philosophic journey through film school pedagogy. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). AI in film (and fine arts) schools. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). AI-retningslinjer for norsk film – hvem lager dem, og hvordan settes en arbeidsgruppe sammen? doi: https:/www.oslopix.no/no/arrangement/2025/bransje-ai-i-bransjen-hva-gj%C3%B8r-vi. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Hvem bør lage KI-retningslinjer for norsk film? Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Å ivareta kunstnerisk integritet og retten til åndsverk. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2025). Utdanning, arbeidslivsrelevans og samfunnsnytte. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (Georg Fredrik) (2024). KI kan gjøre oss rikere – og fattigere. rushprint.no. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Bakke, Jostein; Langford, Malcolm; Børrud, Elin; Cotner, Sehoya Harris; Engebretsen, Eivind & Graver, Fredrik (Georg Fredrik) [Show all 14 contributors for this article] (2023). Fremtidens høyere utdanning trenger en oppgradering - ikke budsjettkutt! Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2018). Den norske filmskolens erfaringsbaserte metode. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2017). Training the Trainers: Reboot - plenary introduction - plenary summary and closing. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2017). Educating filmmakers…for VR? - Exploring the storytelling and artistic potential of 360°, immersive and interactive technologies. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2015). From Artist to Teacher: Developing a Peer-Based Training Programme for Film School Teachers. Full text in Research Archive
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Graver, Fredrik (2015). Artistic Research in PhD degrees: A European Model? Full text in Research Archive Show summary
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Graver, Fredrik (2014). Surviving Bologna: A case study of the Norwegian Film School’s experience adapting a fine arts education to the European qualifications frameworks (EQF) – and vice versa. Full text in Research Archive
Addresses
Postal Address
University of Inland NorwayPostboks 400 Vestad
2418 Elverum
Norway