Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course familiarizes students with the history of audiovisual media. The connections between aesthetics and media technology are analyzed, and themes related to propaganda and media ethics are contemplated.

After completing the course, the student
- knows the mainlines and turning points in the development of audiovisual media
- identifies the connections between media forms and content with the development of technology, economy, art, and politics in Western countries
- develops their skills related to information retrieval, source criticism, and copyright
- is able to assess or test the use of historical media expressions or archival materials in contemporary media productions

Content (course unit)

Early history of moving images
Development of documentary filmmaking.
Enlightenment and propaganda.
Transformative phases in electronic media and digital media.
The future of media and developing global digitalization.
Public media archives and utilizing archives in new productions.

Note: The three-point section focuses on constructing knowledge related to media history. The five-point section includes the application of historical form of media expression to a new media product or other kind of competency-based application.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the main trends in the history of audiovisual media. The student participates in teaching, collaboration, and discussions to a limited extent. Independent information retrieval is limited. Adherence to activities, instructions, and schedules during the period is at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student recognizes the main trends in the development of audiovisual media and is able to assess the connections between this development and cultural, political, economic, and technological advancements. The student is familiar with the principles of media ethics. The student actively participates in teaching, collaboration, and discussions. Independent information retrieval is diverse. The student can evaluate the applicability of artistic and technical expressions in the history of audiovisual media to contemporary media productions. The student is developing their skills related to online studies. They can utilize and provide constructive feedback to others.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main trends in the development of audiovisual media and can analytically assess the connections between this development and cultural, political, economic, and technological advancements. The student is familiar with the principles of media ethics and is able to evaluate media content from an ethical perspective. The student actively participates in teaching, collaboration, discussions, and setting personal goals. Independent information retrieval is diverse and critical. The student can analytically evaluate the applicability of artistic and technical expressions in the history of audiovisual media to contemporary media productions. The student knows principles related to intellectual property rights and copyright issues concerning the use of archival materials in media. The student is developing technical and interactive skills related to online studies. They can effectively utilize and provide constructive feedback to others.

Assessment scale

0-5