The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
- 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
A. CREATIVITY
B. CONCEPTUAL AND CRAFT COMPETENCE in Film and
Media
C. COMPETENCE IN CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDIA
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- You will gain knowledge on creating self-
initiated projects that showcase your desired type
of work.
- You will learn about the strategic process of
creating portfolio-worthy projects.
- You will gain knowledge on the importance of
building a portfolio that shows the exact work
that your dream clients are looking to hire.
Skills:
- You will develop the skill to create a master
plan for self-initiated projects that will fill
your portfolio with the kind of work you want more
of.
- You will be able to explore different project
options and understand the strategic choices that
need to be made to ensure that each self-initiated
project fills a gap in your portfolio.
- You will develop the skills to market your work
and use it to reach out to potential clients.
You will gain skills on how to analyze your
progress and make strategic decisions to improve
your work.
Attitudes:
- You will develop a positive attitude towards
building a business around creating cool work for
cool people.
- You will realize the importance of perseverance
and hard work in achieving your goals.
You will understand the value of collaboration and
getting feedback from others to improve your work.
Course contents
Self-initiated projects
Strategic process
A worthy portfolio
Dream clients
Showcasing work
Master plan
Strategic choices
Marketing
Progress analysis
Positive attitude
Perseverance
Work ethic
Feedback
Project(s)
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to Media Production or Introduction to
Design, or General graphic design knowledge.
Understanding how to use Photoshop / Illustrator and
other graphic design / layout software useful.
Study activities
- Lectures - 25 hours
- Practical exercises - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 155 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 220 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 220 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Attendance (80%) and group participation
Writing exercise(s)
Peer review exercise(s)
Milestone project(s)
Teacher
Sammander Arash
Examiner
Sammander Arash
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions