Introduction to Media IndustryLaajuus (2 ECTS)

Objective

The students are familiar with special professional features of the media field, and is able to evaluate their possibilities to work in the field.
The students are able to critically evaluate the role of media in the society. The students understand the nature of the audiovisual storytelling and are familiar with various forms and distribution channels. The students can critically evaluate the material they use to gather information, and are able to express their views consistently and clearly. The students have a general view of the phases of an audiovisual production process, and can assess them from the point of view of different professional roles. The studens can plan their study goals and personal career pahts, and demonstrate their competences.

Content

Role of Media in Society
Characteristics of news and journalism
Audiovisual storytelling
Forms of Media
Characteristics of Media Industry
Study and career planning

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have completed the assignments to a satisfactory standard. They are capable of gathering information. They are capable of observing, understanding the basic concepts of the media field and assessing the information they have gathered. They are capable of conceptualizing their role as a media student and future professional.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have completed the assignments to a good standard. They know how to gather relevant information. They are capable of observing, understanding the basic concepts of the media field and critically assessing the information they have gathered. They are capable of conceptualizing their role as a media student and future professional.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have completed the assignments to an excellent standard. They know how to gather relevant information and how to critically assess the source of information. They observe and understand the basic concepts of the media field and critically assess the information they have gathered. They are familiar with their role as a media student and future professional.