Digital Photography and Video Production (5 cr)
Code: HTGP0500-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Kalle Raijonkari
- Jari Kuskelin
Groups
-
HTG22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
-
HBI23VSBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HBI18S1Degree Programme in International Business
-
HTK22S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
-
HBI19S1Degree Programme in International Business
-
MTM23VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HBI20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
-
HTG23VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
ZJA23SIAvoin amk, tiko
-
HBI18K1Degree Programme in International Business
-
HTK21S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
-
HBI21S1Degree Programme in International Business
-
HTK20S1Tietojenkäsittely
-
HBI22S1Degree Programme in International Business
- 14.11.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Digital Photography and Video Production HTGP0500-3005
- 21.11.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Digital Photography and Video Production HTGP0500-3005
- 05.12.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Digital Photography and Video Production HTGP0500-3005
- 12.12.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Digital Photography and Video Production HTGP0500-3005
Objective
The object of the course
Do you want to know how to take stunning photographs? Are you interested in creating a great video? The course helps you to understand how to apply photo- and videography techniques, how to organize a photoshoot, and work in the set to produce high quality still photographs or videos.
Course competences
Cross-disciplinary competence in games
Systems and methods in ICT
The learning objectives of the course
The student who completes the course understands how a digital still or video camera works. Student can take technically and aesthetically valid digital photographs and produce videos. Student knows basic principles of digital image and video acquisition. Student understands basic digital photo- and videography workflow. Student can improve production values with software tools.
The student learns the importance of script writing and other documentation and learns how to communicate design principles to production team, publishers and other stakeholders.
Content
In the course you will be focused on the basic concepts related to digital photo- and videography: exposure, lighting, composition, editing and producing. Planning a photoshoot and creating a script for video production are also covered, as well as working with different scenery in variety of conditions.
Software tools in the course are the ones most commonly used in professional productions.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Long B. Complete Digital Photography, 2018
Andersson B. The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook Real-World Production Techniques, 2015
Teaching methods
The primary mode of delivery for this course are contact lectures and workshops, as well as weekly individual assignments. The in-class activities deepen the learning in the forms of tutorials, reflection, and guidance. During the course the student will become familiar with operating a DSLR-camera through practical assignments, both in photography and video production.
Employer connections
Possible special lectures from the experts concerning working in audiovisual production.
Exam schedules
There will be no exam during this course. The course is assessed based on a photography project and a video production project, as well as smaller assignments, course activity and self-assessment.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Course workload is 5 ECTS = approx. 135 hours.
Lectures: 20 %
Assignments: 70 %
Self-reflection, reporting: 10 %
Further information
Edufutura 5
Avoin amk 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You demonstrate skill and knowledge in the basic use of the photographic tools and techniques. You can create a simple video.
Satisfactory (2): You understand the basic concepts of digital photography and video production. You have a comprehension of the different elements of a production process. You understand the application software and can act productively following given instructions. You can produce and edit a video.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good (3): You understand the concepts of digital photography and video production. You can apply the skills and knowledge to solve problems. You can work fluently with the application software and can produce photographs and a video while taking client requirements into account.
Very good (4): You understand the tools, methods and concepts thoroughly and you will be able to analyze the effectiveness of your choices. You can analytically develop processes in the photo and video production. You are capable to produce high-quality material, technically and visually.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You can creatively apply and adapt the use of advanced properties of tools and techniques with goal-oriented approach to present high-quality digital photographs or videos. You show intuition and aesthetics in photographic composition skills, as well as technical choices. You can give thorough feedback as well as technical advice to other students on their productions. You can point out details about selected methods or tools in other productions. You can question the presented information and give valid options. You can evaluate the processes and select the correct ones for the task at hand.
Qualifications
Basics for digital media -course needs to be passed before attending this course. If you have not passed the course, you need to provide sufficient evidence about the skills required in the course in question.
Further information
This course is focused for the degree students but it can be included in various study modules (like diplomas or any other life-long-learning modules).