Curricula

Objectives

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.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Long B. Complete Digital Photography, 2018.
Andersson B. The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook Real-World Production Techniques, 2015.

Teaching methods

In this course the student will become familiar with operating a DSLR-camera through practical assignments, both in photography and video production. The course will be delivered as contact lectures and workshops as well as weekly individual assignments. During the course the student will strengthen their knowledge about digital media production both from aesthetic and technical standpoints.

The course will be executed as weekly contact lessons and weekly independent assignments. Assignments and learning materials related to each topic will be delivered on a weekly basis. The course is suitable for students from any degree programme.

Practical training and working life connections

During the course students can produce photographs and/or videos to real-world customers.
There can be guest lectures from the experts concerning working in audiovisual production.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There will be no exam during this course.

The main basis for assessment are the photography project and video production project, where students showcase their learning. Completing smaller assignments and course activity as well as self-assessment will also contribute to the grade.

Alternative completion methods

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

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of 5 credits is approximately 135 hours.

The 135 hours will divide roughly in the following way:
Contact lessons: ~ 40 hours
Individual work: ~ 95 hours

Further information for students

Edufutura 5
Avoin amk 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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).