Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to study the definition of different
media genrés and to let the student become familiar with the
process of developing new programme ideás. The aim of the
course is also to show the student good programs from different
genrés and to present new creative thinking.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
identify different genres in media production. The student will also
know how to deal with concept developing issues for to be applied
in general media production.

Course contents

1. Introduction
2. A guide to televison genres
3. A short introduction to using brands in media production
4. Developing of new program concepts
5. Formats
6. Developing programmes for the DINA channel (workshop)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

MK-2-007 (0) Dramaturgi och retorik

Additional information

One part of the workshop is for developing new programme ideas
for DINA will be included in the course.

Recommended or required reading

Wieten, J, Murdock G & Dahlgren, P (Eds):
Understanding the global TV format: Albert Moran, Justin
Malbon
Television Across Europe: A Comparative Introduction. (2000)
UK:Sage Publications ISBN , 273 s
Glen Creeber (ed.):
Studio Television Produktion and Direction: Andrew Utterback
The Television Genre Book, 139 s.
British Film Institute, ISBN

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 45 hours
  • Individual studies - 45 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 130 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Examiner

Granath Thomas

Home page of the course

Ingen egen hemsida

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • 2010-11-23 - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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