The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

B. CONCEPTUAL AND CRAFT COMPETENCE within the field of Film and Media
A. CREATIVITY

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
- You have knowledge of what production of
media content means in a journalistic context.
- You have basic knowledge of storytelling techniques for work from a journalistic point of view.
- You show in-depth knowledge of the basics within
video and audio technology.

Skill
- You know the most important concepts and processes to produce audiovisual material in a journalistic context.
- You handle basic equipment in single-camera production and are familiar with central software for post-production.
- You have basic skills for production work in groups.

Approach
-You adapt your creative activity to a given
journalistic context.
-You adapt your creativity to achieve common goals as a group.

Course contents

Approach
-You adapt your creative activity to a given
journalistic context.
-You adapt your creativity to achieve common goals as a group.

The structure of the course goes from simple exercises to production of short audiovisual features, planning and production of a reportage takes place partially in parallel to this.

A more detailed description of the arrangement is given at course start.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

In order to participate in the course, the student must complete the following eligibility requirements:

1. The student has passed the course MK-2-112 (0) - Introduction to storytelling (10 credits) or has
presented documentation on equivalent education that shows that the student is capable to use image and sound in the cinematic the narration, understand the idea with the picture narration
and the difference between a visual narrative that is observational and one that has an assertion and a perspective. The student understand the importance of teamwork, is able to cooperate
towards a common goal and has basic knowledge of theories in cinematic dramaturgy.

2. The student has passed all exercises within the course MK-2-113 (0) - Introduction to media production (10 credits) or has presented documentation on other equivalent training showing that the student is capable of working in teams, creating simplier single camera productions as well as using common audiovisual production equipment.

Additional information

Regarding attendance in the course:
- Compulsory attendance (80%, absence with notification in advance)
- Please note that attendance is a prerequisite for functioning group dynamics in the course.
- Absence can affect the possibilities for own choices for the course activities and may cause compensatory tasks.
- Feedback sessions and presentations require presence for fair discussion of
work performance.

Recommended or required reading

Notified at the start of the course.
All course literature is available in
electronic form or at Arcada's library.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 15 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 5 hours
  • Practical exercises - 45 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

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

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student is required to finish all assigned tasks:

Participation and activity
Approved (all) practice tasks
Participation in the course production (Reportage)

The basis for assessment in the course are implementation of skills (course productions)
and submission tasks.
Ability to work in team and reflection on the production processes, as well as activity during lectures, can affect the grade.

Teacher

  • Engebretsen Nanna
  • Grabber Klaus
  • Nordström Fred
  • Räisä Tiina

Examiner

Nordström Fred

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

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