MID202 Advanced Media Production
The course is open to students in the Bachelor program in Media, ICT and Design after completing their first year (MID131, MID111 and MID112/MID115). Other students and exchange students may apply based on following prerequisites:1. 60 ECTS in Media production topics, with a basic understanding of and skills in dramaturgy and storytelling for the screen in several genres, use of relevant recording equipment and editing/post-production.2. Study participation requires good knowledge of the English language.3. A letter of motivation (max. one A4 page) describing your background and interest in the course is required, along with samples of work. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K9rBuI872YIFUnWEQ9CrXqoOK8KGBN7GOuCigYP...)Upon fulfilment of prerequisites, admission may be granted in consideration of the maximum amount of students.
The advanced media production course provides vocational and hands-on experience in single camera video production and post-production. The students will develop practical and artistic skills using professional media production tools, both in a controlled environment and on location. The course also provides theoretical knowledge of different production methods, and the students will explore storytelling and narratives on various platforms through written and practical work. Whether the production is a commercial or a corporate video, a fictional short, or a web series on mobiles and desktops, a solid understanding of the applied principles of media production and the acquired skills in editing, storytelling and aesthetic style will help develop the student's media production competence. The course aims to take advantage of the student's previous background and skills, and help each student further develop into their intended area of specialization. For this purpose, students will work in teams drawing on each other's different skill sets and experience.
In line with national guidelines, the student has the following learning outcomes after completion of the course:
- The candidate has knowledge of selected theories of narrative technique and script writing, with a focus on the director's role and reworking existing ideas and scripts
- The candidate has knowledge of principles of turning a script into a storyboard.
- The candidate has knowledge of key terms, processes and theories within the process of film and video production and post-production.
- The candidate has knowledge of technical operations in camera, sound and post production operations.
- The candidate has knowledge of production roles, skills and responsibilities.
- The candidate has knowledge of media distribution models.
- The candidate will develop increased skills in developing narrative scripts
- The candidate will develop increased skill in creating storyboards
- The candidate can reflect on their own practice, analyse it and adjust under supervision
- The candidate can find, assess and refer to information and knowledge and relate it to the topic in an academic essay
- The candidate will develop increased technical skills in camera, sound and post-production operations
- The candidate can apply and utilise project management theory and practice to media procutions
- The candidate can organise media productions in different situations
- The candidate can identify and explain media production roles, responsibilities and skills required for different genres
- The candidate can operate camera, sound and post-production tools effectively and independently
- The candidate can select and identify appropriate distribution models for media productions
- The candidate can write reflective and academic essays
The course will consist of different workshops combined with lectures, seminars and practical work, in groups or individually. (See: Regulations governing studies and examinations is to be found at Volda University College, §4.6 on attendance / participation in teaching).
The student roles in the productions may be decided by the course administrator. Volda University College is to be credited with full name at the end of each film that is produced during the course.
The course has compulsory attendance as defined by the regulations governing studies and examinations is to be found at Volda University College, §7.3 on attendance / participation in teaching.
The student has to submit the following written material in order to be able to take the exam:
- An individual theory paper on film production with a given subject text (1,800-2,500 words)
- A knowledge test on key concepts and terms used in the course
Participation in group produced media products created during the course is required.
All requirements are evaluated as pass/fail and are compulsory for exam enrolment.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College's routines for quality assurance.