Project studies 3 (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students are able to apply and deepen the knowledge they have acquired during their studies. Students can further develop their competence by working in projects and productions. Students learn to control technical entities and the inherent applications in professional performing arts productions. They understand the technical, organizational and performance-specific challenges related to live performance productions. Students develop their project management skills. While working on a project, students are able to plan their work, draw up technical documents and report on their contribution to the project.

Content

The main purpose of the projects is to further develop the project management, interaction, documentation and technical skills.

Students complete a variety of projects, some of which are undertaken with an industry partner.

This module may include also lectures, workshops and other learning methods.

Prerequisites

Participant is acquainted with the use of theatre and performance technology in different environments and knows essential safety requirements and practices of technical theatre work. Participant has basic knowledge and skills to use light, sound, stage and/or video systems in the extent required by the project studies.

Teaching methods

Project work; planning of the project, project work, reporting and presentation of the project.

Location and time

Fall 2020, Hämeentie 161 and workplaces of the projects.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher of the course unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

To be agreed with the teacher of the course unit and tutor.

Internship and working life connections

Projects are carried out in cooperation with working life where applicable. Basically all project studies are carried out in practical productions.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

n/a

International connections

n/a

Student workload

Planning
Tutoring sessions
Project work
Report
Presentation

Content scheduling

Periodicity is determined by practicalities of the projects.

Further information for students

The course requires at least 80% attendance. The procedure for replacing the absence is agreed with the teacher in charge of the course unit. The schedule of the course can be found in Lukkari. All parts of the course must be completed successfully. A common timetable for the implementation of the project will be drawn up.

Assessment methods and criteria

Project report (including reflection) and presentation 100 %

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can identify the different phases of a project. Students are able to schedule their work in the project and take the safety practices into account. During the project, students need assistance only occasionally. Students can write reports and draw up technical documents. They understand the importance of efficient organization in live performance projects. Students are able work in a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can identify the different phases of a project and see the project as a whole. Students are able to plan and organize their work in the project as well as the work of the team. Students are safety-oriented and they demonstrate mastery of the key technical skills of the trade.
Students are able to draw up explicit technical documents and reports with appropriate software. In the reports, students are able to introduce and explain the choices they made.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master the main tools of project planning and they are able to plan and organize the work of a team. Students contribute to the creation of a safe working environment and safe working practices. Students have solid trade-specific skills and they are capable of demanding technical planning. In the reports, students are able to introduce their choices with thorough argumentation. Technical documentation is comprehensive, explicit and logical. Students have good teamwork and organizational skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can identify the different phases of a project. Students are able to schedule their work in the project and take the safety practices into account. During the project, students need assistance only occasionally. Students can write reports and draw up technical documents. They understand the importance of efficient organization in live performance projects. Students are able work in a team.