Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of the course student will

- learn and understand the various roles and duties of the Production Designer and their key contribution to the visual medium of film in advanced level.

- Student knows up-to-date research and/or working methods in design.

- Recognize up-to-date research and/or working methods and processes involved with production design

- Understand importance of sustainability in film making processes

Credits: 3

Schedule: 27.11.2023 - 01.12.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kaisa Mäkinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will be provided with up-to-date research and/or working methods in design, by exploring the Art of Production Design in Film and Television.
    Visiting professionals give lectures in their own personal perspective in working in film idustry
    Varying case studies show how production design provide a film its inimitable look.

    The course examines also material choices and their relationship to sustainability in production design processes.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students development during the course, motivation and participation

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    lectures, screenings, discussions 30h
    Project work, individual work 51h

    At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course.

    All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.

    Study methods changed by decision of Academic Committee for Arts, Design and Architecture on 1st of February 2023.


DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information