Fundamentals of Storytelling (5 ECTS)
Code: KM00DK08-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2019 - 16.01.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2020 - 15.03.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Media, Design and Conservation
- Campus
- Hämeentie 161
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Film and Television
Objective
The students are acquainted with the role of storytelling has had in different epochs. They know the conventions of storytelling, the classical story structure and key dramaturgical concepts. The students know the key audiovisual program types, target audiences and distribution platforms. The students can compose content for different program types and platforms and do background research. The students can work in a group and present their ideas. The students understand fundamentals of directing.
Content
- Fundamentals of storytelling.
- Different program types.
- Target audiences and distribution platforms.
- The classical story structure, dramaturgical tools and key terminology.
- Working in a group.
- Idea processing, background research and the phases of process writing.
- Fundamentals of directing.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and to reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge in order to contribute to the class.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.