Göteborg University

RECORD: E 97
INSTITUTE: Göteborg University

ADDRESS:
Haraldsgatan 2A
GÖTEBORG
S-413 14

TELEPHONE: +46 31 773 18 31
FAX: +46 31 773 18 37
ELECTRONIC MAIL: hff@foto.gu.se

DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Photography and Film
Fotohögskolan
CONTACT: Sonja Gybrant
POST HELD: Secretary Int.Contacts

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 8
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 2
Programme in Film
Advanced programme in still photography
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Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts [Fil.Kand/BFA]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in Sweden

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 18

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Primary approval for admission is based on the standard requirements as determined by the National Swedish Board of Universities. This is equivalent of Upper secondary education at a Gymnasium (UK 'A' level equiv). A good knowledge of Swedish and English is also necessary. Selection is in 3 stages:(1) Submission of portfolio, (2) Demonstration of basic skills in Photography/Film (3) Tests and interview at the University.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Documentary photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 10 %

Final qualification:Exam from Adv.Programme in still photo. [Fil.Mag/MFA]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in Sweden

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 8

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 22

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants should have already completed a BFA (Bachelor of Arts) course in photography or posess equivalent skills.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

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