Fundamentals of Content Production 2: Content Production (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will know the principles of content design for different media products. They understand the importance of background research and information retrieval. They can produce and implement content plans. They know journalistic and ethical principles. They are familiar with the principles of sustainable development related to the media sector. They can give and receive feedback on the content.

Content

- the role of scriptwriting and content production in different contexts
- designing story structure and plot
- the significance of background research and identifying reliable sources
- taking into account journalistic and ethical principles in content production
- principles of sustainable development in content production.
- giving and receiving feedback through peer review

Location and time

27.8. - 17.9.2024
Teaching space, see course schedule.

Materials

Lecture materials + literature recommended during the course.

Blain Brown: The Basics of Filmmaking: Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Audio, & Editing
Library: https://metropolia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.289739?sid=4709421254
Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/Basics-Filmmaking-Screenwriting-Producing-Cinematography-ebook/dp/B0881ZSTQ1

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, Project, Assignments, Assignments in small groups, Exam

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

17.12.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

No alternatives.

Content scheduling

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have accepted attendance level in the course and complete the assignments satisfactorily. Students learn the principles of story structure and plot design. They know some of the principles of sustainable development related to the media sector. The students know how to evaluate and give feedback on produced content.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students participate actively in class and complete assignments well. They know how to make use of the principles of story structure and plot design. They are familiar with the principles of sustainable development related to the media sector. The students are able to evaluate and give feedback on produced content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students participate actively in class and complete assignments well. The students know the principles of story structure and plot design and apply them in their work. They know well the principles of sustainable development related to the media sector. The student is able to critically evaluate and analyse the work and give constructive feedback.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students have accepted attendance level in the course and complete the assignments satisfactorily. Students learn the principles of story structure and plot design. They know some of the principles of sustainable development related to the media sector. The students know how to evaluate and give feedback on produced content.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance requirement 80 %
Learning assignments
Exam