Aspects of Media and Film (2 cr)

Objective

The students know some of the professional characteristics of the media sector and can assess their own potential to work as media professionals. The students know how to plan their own learning objectives and personal career paths, and how to present their skills.

The students know about the characteristics of expression and storytelling in media and film. They know about key concepts of audiovisual expression and storytelling. They can recognize and assess means and forms of expression and storytelling used in different media forms. They know about features of audiovisual content planning and can use them in their work.

Content

Key concepts of audiovisual storytelling and expression
The role of storytelling and expression in media and film
Forms and structures of storytelling and expression
Visual and auditory storytelling and its significance
Design of content
Study and career planning

Location and time

On Moodle platform 24.2. -1.4.2025

Materials

Material available in Moodle

Teaching methods

Online Learning
Independent study and assignments on Moodle-platform

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Total workload of 54 hours, incl. materials and assignments

Content scheduling

The online course is completed independently between 24.2.-1.4.2025

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student completes the tasks satisfactorily. The student knows some of the competencies required in the media sector and can simply plan his/her own learning and working future.

The student is able to identify some of the features of media and film expression and storytelling. He/she can identify some concepts of audiovisual expression and storytelling. He/she can identify some means and forms of expression and storytelling in different media. The student knows the main stages of audiovisual content design and can make limited use of them in his/her work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student completes the tasks well. The student has a good understanding of the competence requirements in the media sector and is able to plan his/her own learning and working future.

The student will have a good understanding of the main features of media and film expression and storytelling. He/she has a good knowledge of the main concepts of audiovisual expression and storytelling. He/she knows and can identify key means and forms of expression and storytelling in different media. The student knows the main stages of audiovisual content design and is able to use them properly in his/her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student performs the tasks with excellence and applies the knowledge gained. The student has a detailed knowledge of the competencies required in the media sector and is able to plan his/her own learning and working future well.

The student has an excellent knowledge of the main features of media and film expression and storytelling. The student has a broad knowledge of the concepts of audiovisual expression and narrative. The student knows and can apply the means and forms of expression and storytelling in different media. The student knows the stages of audiovisual content design and can make use of them creatively in his/her work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student completes the tasks satisfactorily. The student knows some of the competencies required in the media sector and can simply plan his/her own learning and working future.

The student is able to identify some of the features of media and film expression and storytelling. He/she can identify some concepts of audiovisual expression and storytelling. He/she can identify some means and forms of expression and storytelling in different media. The student knows the main stages of audiovisual content design and can make limited use of them in his/her work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Automatic assesment (multiple choice exams)
Assignment assesment (essays)