Semesters

MID118 Media Concept Development and Pre-production

Course code: 
MID118
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2019 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2019 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite knowledge

The course is obligatory for students in Bachelor in Media Production (Bachelor i Medieproduksjon), after completing their first year. Other students and exchange students may apply based on following prerequisites:

  1. 30 ECTS of media production courses or equivalent experience.

  2. Study participation requires good knowledge of the English language.

  3. Audition tape.

    [Link to audition tape requirements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/110-IsymLhFBlHvxZAb97UJ_iiCYa3zeFVe83...

  4. A motivation application describing your background and interest in the course, with supporting documentation.

    [Link to form: https://docs.google.com/a/ga.hivolda.no/forms/d/1DcWc3hAC1-YIf62nKMcrhEI...

Upon fulfillment of prerequisites, admission may be granted in consideration of the maximum amount of students accepted on the course. 

Course content

The media concept development and pre-production course provides students with the skills and knowledge required for the sustainable development and preparation of a media project.

Students will be able to fully realise and develop an idea from brainstorm to pitch, followed by developing script and pre-production assets to gain funding. They will be able to utilise core skills of idea development, scriptwriting and storytelling in multiple formats.

The course provides knowledge of different development and pre-production methodologies which the students will apply through developing pitches, responding to creative briefs and managing the preparation of a project. The students will develop a solid understanding of the applied principles of media pre-production and the acquired skills development in planning and concept development which will help develop the student’s media production competence.

Learning outcome

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge

The candidate

  • has knowledge of creative concept development processes and techniques.
  • has knowledge of narrative and storytelling for concept and pitch development.
  • has knowledge of scriptwriting conventions, formats and structures.
  • has knowledge of media production management.
Learning outcome skills

The candidate

  • develop skills in narrative development and structure.
  • develop skills in creating and delivering pitch decks.
  • develop skills in scriptwriting for multiple genres.
  • can apply and utilise production management and organisational theory to media productions.
  • can apply academic knowledge to practical and theoretical problems and explain his/her choices.
Learning outcome qualification

The candidate

  • can manage and organise media productions in different situations.
  • can develop an idea into a fully developed media concept
  • can develop a media concept into a content strategy.
  • can pitch a project with full slide deck and support material.
  • can write reflective and academic essays.
Working and learning activities

The course has compulsory attendance by the 80/20 rule and 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.)

Student roles in the productions and project teams may be decided by the course administrator. Volda University College is to be credited with full name on end slate for each project that is produced during the course.

The course will be taught in English if there are exchange students participating. Individual papers and essays may be written in Norwegian or English.

Assessment requirements

The course has compulsory attendance by the 80/20 rule.

Assessment requirements: 

  • Online Work Requirements/ Tasks assigned by the Course Leader. 70% completion rate to be attained for pass. 
  • A fully developed pitch presentation to a judging panel.
  • A weekly reflective learning journal in learning management system. 

All requirements are evaluated as pass/fail and are compulsory for exam enrollment.

Evaluation system
Minimum number of students: 
20
Maximum number of students: 
30
Person in charge: 
Jon Harman
Used in other programs
  • Bachelor in Medieproduction
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Portfolio
Individual or Group exam
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
50
A portfolio of pre-production paperwork and assets.
Rapport
Individual
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
50
An individual reflective essay
Approval signature: 
Audhild Gregoriusdotter Rotevatn