Screen Cultures (master's two years)

has advanced knowledge of the histories, aesthetics, theories, technologies, and politics of screens, such as the cinema, television, computer, and smartphone screen.
can identify and assess issues pertaining to screens and the cultures evolving around them, in a critical and reflected manner.
has advanced knowledge within media and communication, as well as cultural studies, including critical and aesthetic theory and methods.
can apply his/her knowledge actively to develop the field of screen cultures further and explore new areas of research.
can analyze and interpret media texts and cultural artifacts pertaining to the field of screen cultures independently.
can carry out an independent research project within screen cultures under supervision and in accordance with humanistic and social scientific norms for research ethics applicable to screen studies.
can assess relevant existing theories and approaches in researching screen cultures and work independently on practical and theoretical problems.
can use the methodological skills obtained from practical experience with different approaches to histories, aesthetics, theories, technologies, and politics within the field of screen cultures to carry out independent academic and professional work.
can within the field of screen cultures analyze and critically assess different sources of information to make scholarly arguments.

This master's programme provides you with a solid interdisciplinary background which will prove useful in a wide range of professions, private or governmental sector alike.

Media institutions - television, online and print
Film production, distribution and organisation
Information management
Performing arts
Public relations
Advertising and marketing
Academic research (PhD) at UiO or other international universities