Degree Programme in Media (Film and Television): Producing
Code: 16MA
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2018
Description
The studies provide the skills required in media work, specially in artistic and production tasks in the television and film work. The students can choose a study path from production, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing or sound design. In addition, the studies may include e.g. radio work, documentary, or directing.
The aim is that on completion of the programme the student:
- Masters the expression, working methods and technology in his specialty area.
- Is able to act as a member of a production team and communicate and interact in typical work life situations.
- Is able to make creative and workable solutions in idea development and production.
- Is able to plan and manage media productions.
- Is able to work as an entrepreneur in the field at the domestic and international markets.
The most important method in studies is project work. In addition, studies include lectures, on-line learning, written assignments and work placement as a trainee. In project work, our values are responsibility, sustainable development and occupational safety. Being a professional in the field includes understanding of professional ethics and media ethics. We appreciate the artistic and social heritage of audiovisual media, while at the same time, the aim is to develop new creative contents and ways of contents production.
After first year studies common to all in the programme, the students focus on studies on their selected study path.
DESCRIPTIONS OF STUDY PATHS
Production:
The producer is able to lead a creative team. He is able to develop and commercialise a variety of media content together with the partners and the work team. He is able to plan, organize and manage the project throughout its life cycle. The producer is able to market both ideas and a wide range of finished products.
Scriptwriting:
The scriptwriter is able to create, refine, dramatise and produce contents in different media and formats. He masters pre-planning and concept design from the perspective of script writing. He knows the funding possibilities of the audiovisual sector, is able to market his ideas and develop the contents together with the various partners.
Cinematography and Lighting:
The cinematographer is responsible for the camera work and is capable of leading a camera crew. He is an expert who designs the visual style of the production together with the team. The expertise includes storyboard, visual design, lighting, and multi-camera work skills, as well as the use of camera equipment and its accessories.
Editing:
The editor can design and implement the visual look for audiovisual products. He masters the pre-planning stages of the production, online cutting, color definition and other post-production tasks. The essential tools for the editor are editing units and programmes, as well as programmes for photo editing and effects.
Sound Design:
Sound designer designs and implements the sound dramaturgy for audiovisual or audio products. He masters the sound recording, post-editing and playback tools in different spaces and formats. The tools include microphones, recorders, audio workstations and audio systems. The sound designer is able to work in audio projects as a responsible designer and implementer. Part of the courses may be organized together with Music Production studies in English.
ANNUAL THEMES
Year 1: Cinematic expression and project management
After the first year, the student will know the basics of cinematic expression, professional roles and work processes in the field. He will at least be able to assist in professional film and television productions.
Year 2: Television production and professional expertise
In the second year of the studies, the students concentrate on learning the television formats, pre-production of non-fictional programmes and work flow in single-camera and multi-camera TV-productions. Professional studies are directed towards areas of expertise. After the second study year, the student will be able to work in audio-visual productions, or in trainee positions in their own field.
Year 3: Customer projects and the deepening of the field
During the third year, students develop and implement audiovisual projects with real life partners and customers. Professional studies, internship and foreign exchange may be accomodated too.
4. year: Expertise
In the fourth year, the aim is to provide strong working life skills in the field and the capacity to act in artistic or technical advisory positions. The student is planning and implementing a thesis project e.g. an audio-visual project, or a pilot development project. There is always an investigative and analytical written report of the project included.
PRACTICAL TRAINING AND WORKING LIFE
A student’s internship will last for about five months (30 credit points). It is recommended that a student familiarizes him/herself with more than one work task and working place during the internship period. Each student has a supervising teacher for the internship, and the school and the workplace will jointly agree on the working and learning objectives of the internship. The media graduates are typically working at television, film, advertising and post-production companies or as entrepreneurs.
Bachelor of Culture and Arts (240 ECTS credit points in four years) consists of:
- Basic and professional studies 180 cr
- Practical training 30 cr
- Free choice studies 15 cr
- Bachelor´s thesis 15 cr
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
The curriculum complies with the European and national higher education qualifications framework (NQF and EQF). The curriculum development has been carried out in consultation with the Advisory Board of Art and Communication, other members of professional world and film and television students.
This curriculum includes following specialisations:
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | Autumn 2018 | Spring 2019 | Autumn 2019 | Spring 2020 | Autumn 2020 | Spring 2021 | Autumn 2021 | Spring 2022 | 1. / 2018 | 2. / 2018 | 3. / 2019 | 4. / 2019 | 1. / 2019 | 2. / 2019 | 3. / 2020 | 4. / 2020 | 1. / 2020 | 2. / 2020 | 3. / 2021 | 4. / 2021 | 1. / 2021 | 2. / 2021 | 3. / 2022 | 4. / 2022 |
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| 16MA-1000 |
Language and Communication 1
(Choose all ) |
8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN05 | Computing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN07 | Finnish Language and Communication | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1001 |
Cinematic Expression 1
(Choose all ) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ85 | Idea Creation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BK03 | Media History | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BO62 | Workflow in Audiovisual Production | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ87 | Screenwriting Drama | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ88 | Basics of Cinematic Expression | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1002 |
Language and Communication 2
(Choose all ) |
8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN06 | English Language and Communication | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN67 | Portfolio 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1003 |
Cinematic Expression 2
(Choose all ) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ86 | Pre-Production of Fiction Film Project | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CV76 | Fiction Film Project | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ89 | Documentary Film | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1004 |
Language and Communication 3
(Choose all ) |
3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CL93 | Swedish in Film and Television, written | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CL94 | Swedish in Film and Television, oral | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1005 |
Television Production
(Choose all ) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR71 | Television Journalism | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR72 | Television Programme Planning | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR73 | Television Production | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1006 |
Working Life Skills
(Choose all ) |
8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ92 | Pre-Production of Customer Project | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN68 | Portfolio 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1007 |
Professional Study Path
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1008 |
Producing
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR15 | Creative Producer | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR16 | Managing The Working Group | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR17 | Audio Visual Project Planning and Management | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1013 |
Research and Development in Working Life 1
(Choose all ) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ94 | Audiovisual Product Development | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ91 | Customer Project Production and Post-Production | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR03 | Thesis Project Development 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1014 |
Research and Development in Working Life 2
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BK05 | Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BK06 | Bachelor's Thesis Report | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BN69 | Portfolio 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1015 |
Free-Choice Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ90 | Professional Literature 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ96 | Professional Literature 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CN85 | Professional Literature 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ97 | Professional Events 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ98 | Professional Events 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CP38 | Professional Events 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BK04 | Film and Television Studies | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR02 | Project Work 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CN86 | Project Work 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CN87 | Project Work 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CE01 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CN88 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CN89 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CP56 | TV Project | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00CP39 | Thesis Project Development 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR35 | Analysis of Film Dramaturgy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR36 | Directing and Scene Planning | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR37 | Directing Actors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR01 | Biographical Documentary | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR04 | Business and Entrepreneurship in the Audiovisual Field | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1023 |
FREE-CHOICE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1018 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ84 | Internship and Skills for Working Life | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ93 | Practical Training 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BQ95 | Practical Training 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR05 | Practical Training 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16MA-1019 |
BACHELOR'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2E00BR06 | Bachelor's Thesis | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 61 | 94 | 82 | 56 | 33 | 28 | 36 | 58 | 56 | 26 | 33 | 23 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
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TAMK’s generic competences mean such competences that every graduating student of TAMK should have. These competences are mainly learnt inside courses with the support of diverse teaching methods, but the fields of study may also offer specific courses on some of the themes.
Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
|
BASIC STUDIES
|
92 | |
| 16MA-1000 |
Language and Communication 1
(Choose all ) |
8 |
| 2E00BN05 | Computing | 3 |
| 2E00BN07 | Finnish Language and Communication | 5 |
| 16MA-1001 |
Cinematic Expression 1
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| 2E00BQ85 | Idea Creation | 5 |
| 2E00BK03 | Media History | 5 |
| 2E00BO62 | Workflow in Audiovisual Production | 5 |
| 2E00BQ87 | Screenwriting Drama | 5 |
| 2E00BQ88 | Basics of Cinematic Expression | 5 |
| 16MA-1002 |
Language and Communication 2
(Choose all ) |
8 |
| 2E00BN06 | English Language and Communication | 5 |
| 2E00BN67 | Portfolio 1 | 3 |
| 16MA-1003 |
Cinematic Expression 2
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| 2E00BQ86 | Pre-Production of Fiction Film Project | 5 |
| 2E00CV76 | Fiction Film Project | 10 |
| 2E00BQ89 | Documentary Film | 5 |
| 16MA-1004 |
Language and Communication 3
(Choose all ) |
3 |
| 2E00CL93 | Swedish in Film and Television, written | 2 |
| 2E00CL94 | Swedish in Film and Television, oral | 1 |
| 16MA-1005 |
Television Production
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR71 | Television Journalism | 5 |
| 2E00BR72 | Television Programme Planning | 5 |
| 2E00BR73 | Television Production | 10 |
| 16MA-1006 |
Working Life Skills
(Choose all ) |
8 |
| 2E00BQ92 | Pre-Production of Customer Project | 5 |
| 2E00BN68 | Portfolio 2 | 3 |
| 16MA-1025 |
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose ects: 82 ) |
82 |
| 16MA-1007 |
Professional Study Path
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 16MA-1008 |
Producing
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR15 | Creative Producer | 5 |
| 2E00BR16 | Managing The Working Group | 5 |
| 2E00BR17 | Audio Visual Project Planning and Management | 10 |
| 16MA-1009 |
Screenwriting
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR19 | Developing as a Writer | 5 |
| 2E00BR20 | Scriptwriting and Pre-Producing Short Film | 5 |
| 2E00BR21 | Writing for Television | 5 |
| 2E00BR22 | Writing Radio Drama | 5 |
| 16MA-1010 |
Cinematography and Lighting
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR23 | Lighting and Colours | 5 |
| 2E00BR24 | Lighting for Camera | 5 |
| 2E00BR25 | Visual Expression and Dramaturgy | 5 |
| 2E00BR26 | Cinematography | 5 |
| 16MA-1011 |
Editing and Image Processing
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR27 | Expression and Dramaturgy in Editing | 10 |
| 2E00BR28 | Video Editing Software | 5 |
| 2E00BR29 | Video Post-Production | 5 |
| 16MA-1012 |
Sound Design
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| 2E00BR30 | Sound Design and Field Recording | 5 |
| 2E00BR31 | Sound Design and Mixing | 5 |
| 2E00BR32 | Sound Design and Post-Production | 5 |
| 2E00BR33 | Music Recording and Mixing | 5 |
| 16MA-1013 |
Research and Development in Working Life 1
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| 2E00BQ94 | Audiovisual Product Development | 5 |
| 2E00BQ91 | Customer Project Production and Post-Production | 15 |
| 2E00BR03 | Thesis Project Development 1 | 5 |
| 16MA-1014 |
Research and Development in Working Life 2
(Choose all ) |
13 |
| 2E00BK05 | Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis | 5 |
| 2E00BK06 | Bachelor's Thesis Report | 5 |
| 2E00BN69 | Portfolio 3 | 3 |
| 16MA-1015 |
Free-Choice Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 30 ) |
30 |
| 2E00BQ90 | Professional Literature 1 | 3 |
| 2E00BQ96 | Professional Literature 2 | 3 |
| 2E00CN85 | Professional Literature 3 | 3 |
| 2E00BQ97 | Professional Events 1 | 3 |
| 2E00BQ98 | Professional Events 2 | 3 |
| 2E00CP38 | Professional Events 3 | 3 |
| 2E00BK04 | Film and Television Studies | 5 |
| 2E00BR02 | Project Work 1 | 5 |
| 2E00CN86 | Project Work 2 | 5 |
| 2E00CN87 | Project Work 3 | 5 |
| 2E00CE01 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 1 | 5 |
| 2E00CN88 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 2 | 5 |
| 2E00CN89 | Customer Projects and Working in Co-operative 3 | 5 |
| 2E00CP56 | TV Project | 10 |
| 2E00CP39 | Thesis Project Development 2 | 10 |
| 2E00BR35 | Analysis of Film Dramaturgy | 5 |
| 2E00BR36 | Directing and Scene Planning | 5 |
| 2E00BR37 | Directing Actors | 5 |
| 2E00BR01 | Biographical Documentary | 5 |
| 2E00BR04 | Business and Entrepreneurship in the Audiovisual Field | 5 |
| VR155-7 | Orientation and Report for Studying / Training Abroad-5 | 2 |
| 16MA-1023 |
FREE-CHOICE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| 16MA-1018 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| 2E00BQ84 | Internship and Skills for Working Life | 3 |
| 2E00BQ93 | Practical Training 1 | 7 |
| 2E00BQ95 | Practical Training 2 | 10 |
| 2E00BR05 | Practical Training 3 | 10 |
| 16MA-1019 |
BACHELOR'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| 2E00BR06 | Bachelor's Thesis | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.