Semesters
MID202 Advanced Media Production
The course is open to students in the media production pathway in the Bachelor program in Media, ICT and Design after completing their first three semesters of study. Other students and exchange students may apply based on following prerequisites:
1. 60 ECTS of media production courses or equivalent experience.
2. Study participation requires good knowledge of the English language.
3. Showreel or example of production work. Submit link to showreel or examples of work in online motivation application.
4. A motivation application describing your background and interest in the course, with supporting documentation. Link to form: https://goo.gl/forms/iBOgeLVmahhsPkaq1
Upon fulfillment 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 development in editing, storytelling and aesthetic style will help develop the student’s media production competence.
The course aims to take advantage of the students’ 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 accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
- has knowledge of selected theories of narrative technique and script writing, with focus on the director's role and reworking existing ideas and scripts.
- has knowledge of principles for turning a script into a shooting plan.
- has knowledge of key terms, processes and theories within the process of film and video production and post-production.
- has knowledge of technical operations in camera, sound and post production operations.
- has knowledge of production roles, skills and responsibilities.
- has knowledge of media distribution models.
- develop increased skills in developing narrative scripts.
- develop increased skill in directing a set.
- can reflect on their practice, analyse it and adjust under supervision.
- develop increased technical skills in camera, sound and post production operations.
- can apply and utilise production management practice to media productions.
- can find, assess and refer to information and knowledge and relate it to the topic in an academic essay.
- can organise media productions in different situations.
- can identify and explain media production roles, responsibilities and skills required for different genres.
- can operate camera, sound and post production tools effectively and independently.
- can write reflective and academic essays.
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, §7.3 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 is taught in English. The individual theory paper (work requirement) and the indivual reflective essay (part of the exam) may be written in Norwegian or English
- An individual theory paper on film production with a given subject text (1800-2500 words).
- A knowledge test on key concepts and terms used in the course.
- Participation in group produced media products created during the course.
All requirements are evaluated as pass/fail and are compulsory for exam enrollment.
Sensur vert gjennomført i samsvar med Forskrift om opptak, studium og eksamen ved Høgskulen i Volda, § 5-11 (http://lovdata.no/forskrift/2014-12-04-1697/%C2%A75-11)
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College's routines for quality assurance. (http://www.hivolda.no/hivolda/om-hogskulen/kvalitetsarbeid)
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Produkt/produksjon | Group | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 60 | Further details on technical requirements are to be provided during the course. | |||
Oppgave | Individual | 4 Weeks | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 40 | 2500 words +/-10% |