Dr. Klara Björk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Klara Björk is the head of the Department of HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design at the University of Gothenburg. With extensive experience in film education, she is involved in international projects that focus on developing film education methods. Björk has previously been responsible for the Masters Film program at HDK-Valand and teaches subjects related to film production and publicness. Her research interests include visual literacy and decolonial practices, with a focus on Sami identities. She has collaborated on projects such as Visual Methodologies BRICS and has been active in promoting image literacy through projects like the VP-modellen. With a film production company named Filmkreatörerna, she has a track record of producing both features and documentaries for national and international distribution. Björk is dedicated to integrating artistic research into teaching, particularly in the context of filmmaking across Nordic Film schools. She holds an MFA in Film from HDK-Valand, focusing on the intersection of art and media education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).