Semesters
MMP308 Media Producing
The course is open to students in the MMP program specializing in film or media production. You must have a BA-degree in a relevant field. Extensive professional experience in the given field of specialization along with a relevant BA-degree may subsitute this requirement.
In this course, students will work in depth on the craft of developing and preparing a media project for production through the skillsets of a writer / creator / independent producer. Students use the course to prepare their practical master film projects or media productrions for production. The course is specifically aimed at students specializing in factual film, but students with other projects such as photography, animation, web documentary, or other types of media productions, may also apply.
Each student brings their own proposed project to the course to develop during the semester. The student must hand in a one page outline of their proposed master project during the first week of the course.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
The student will acquire advanced knowledge about
- narrative and storytelling
- how to develop a media production in their field of specialization
- budgeting, scheduling and financing for media production
The student will acquire adevanced skills in
- creating and delivering pitches
- developing, planning and preparing productions in their field of specialization
- analysing and critically evaluating various sources of information to structure and formulate their decision making process and validate their choices
The student will gain competence in
- presenting and communicating project ideas verbally and in writing
- developing media products and utilize appropriate terminology in correct contexts
- producing and utilizing appropriate terminology in correct contexts
Students will work with different obligatory work requirements throughout the semester, details of which will be stated in the semester plan. Parts of the program can be implemented as e-learning modules and screen-based teaching and guidance.
The course will be taught in English if there are international students participating. Written work requirements may be written in Norwegian or English.
- The student has participated in lectures and seminars
- The has completed all assignments and work requirements
- Fill out the evaluation form of the course (done anonymously)
Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College, § 9-4
The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College quality assurance system
- Media Practices - master
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | Individual | 1 Semester | Pass / fail | Final assessment in the course is done on the basis of a folder containing the work requirements of the course and an individual report with length of about 2000 words. |