Writing Series Formats (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The objective of the course is to develop the student's ability to work in various roles in the writers' room.

After completing the course, the student
- recognises various working methods in writers' rooms
- can collaboratively write content for different series
- can give and receive feedback in the writers' room
- revises content based on received feedback
- develops dramatic thinking
- can edit other writers' and their own texts
- can work in various writers' room roles

Content (course unit)

The various roles in the writers' room. Different working methods. Providing, receiving, processing, and implementing feedback. Decision-making. Text editing.

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

The student demonstrates an awareness of some basic principles of group writing. They can mimic and apply learned concepts situationally. The ability to provide and receive feedback is present but somewhat incomplete. The student shows a limited understanding of dramatic thinking. They exhibit an understanding of basic-level text editing for both their own and others' texts. There are some shortcomings in the student's work and interaction.

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

The student identifies and can evaluate various working methods in writers' rooms. They apply learned concepts in practice and can develop their own work. The student is effective in giving and receiving feedback. They can revise content based on received feedback. The student enhances their dramatic thinking as part of writers' room collaboration. They are skilled in both editing other people's and their own texts. The student improves their interaction skills in the working environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of various writers' room working methods. They identify creative opportunities and actively develop their professional skills. The student is capable of significantly enhancing their own work and interaction skills. They provide and receive feedback effectively and constructively. The student edits content efficiently and professionally based on received feedback. They make significant improvements in their dramatic thinking as part of the writers' room collaboration. The student exhibits excellent abilities in both editing other people's and their own texts. They operate efficiently and diversely in different writers' room roles.

Location and time

Kurssin lähiopetukset tapahtuvat Mediapoliksella ja masterclassit zoomissa.

Kurssin tarkempi aikataulu esitellään ja laitetaan näkyviin koulutuksen moodleen keskiviikkona 8.1.25.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot
Katselut
Autenttiset kirjoitustehtävät
Vertaiskeskustelut ja arvioinnit

Learning materials

Autenttiset materiaalit ammattikentältä.
Verkkomateriaalit

Student workload

Kurssi on 5op kokonaisuus eli 135h oppilastyötä.

Content scheduling

Luennot ja keskustelut noin 40%
Kirjoitustehtävät + keskustelut ja palautteet niistä noin 60%

Practical training and working life cooperation

Ammattikäsikirjoittajat