Introduction to Media Industry (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Online Learning
Independent study and assignments on Moodle-platform

Location and time

On Moodle platform 27.2.-2.4.2022

Learning materials and recommended literature

All materials available in Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Not available
Only Finnish implementation available.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Not available

Student workload

Total workload of 54 hours, incl. materials and assignments

Content scheduling

27.2.-2.4.2023

Further information for students

Course will be also the first part of Film and Television Degree programs' student application process. The Degree Program tuition and the student application exam language is Finnish.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignment assessment
Self-assessment on Moodle

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.