ELO-E2541 - Serialized content, Lecture, 11.11.2024-22.11.2024

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

The student is familiar with the development, financing and production process of TV drama in Finland and internationally. The student is knows the co-production opportunities, TV-markets and the business model of sales agents for serialized content.

The content of the course is best achieved if it is combined with the available script writing courses, such as Workshop in Screenwriting for Television 1-3.

Credits: 4

Schedule: 11.11.2024 - 22.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Heiskanen, Rantamäki

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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The special characteristics of producing scripted content in Finland and abroad.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

     

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 62 h, independent work 100 h. Lectures, guests, assignments individually, screenings and group assignments. Material to be studied independently. 

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be specified in course Syllabus.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 No teaching

    Registration:

    Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts Minimum number of students 4
    Maximum number of students 20

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    WEEK 1

     

    MONDAY 11.11.2024

    L102, Väre

    9.30-12.00

    Jussi Rantamäki - Introduction to Series Production

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

    TUESDAY 12.11.2024

    U250a - U250a, Kandidaattikeskus

    9.30-12.00

    Jussi Rantamäki - Concept Development

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying – assignment

     

    WEDNESDAY 13.11.2024

    L102

    9.30-12.00

    Case study

    Juho Kuosmanen and Jussi Rantamäki – Showrunner for an ensemble (Zone B), showrunner with previous IP (Yours, Margot)

    13.00-15.30

    Case study

    Jani Pösö – Developing concepts, selling concepts (Mister8 and Sekaisin)

     

    THURSDAY 14.11.2024

    Q102, Väre

    9.30-12.00

    Pietari Vappula, Yle – From producer to commissioner. (Aikuiset)

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying – assignment

     

    FRIDAY 15.11.2024

    Q203, Väre

    9.30-12.00

    Sari Lempiäinen, Elisa viihde – Comissioner’s point of view

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

    WEEK 2

     

    MONDAY 18.11.2024

    U401 - U401, Kandidaattikeskus

    9.30-12.00

    Group presentations and discussion – Domestic financing

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

    TUESDAY 19.11.2024

    U402 - U402, Kandidaattikeskus

    9.30-12.00

    Group presentations and discussion – International financing

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

    WEDNESDAY 20.11.2024

    U402 - U402, Kandidaattikeskus

    9.30-12.00

    Case study

    Max Malka, Endemol Shine – Dance Brothers, collaboration with Netflix

    13.00-15.30

    Case study

    Minna Haapkylä, Rabbit Films – Multi-seasonal Munkkivuori

     

    THURSDAY 21.11.2024

    Q103, Väre

    9.30-12.00

    Tanja Iikkanen, Inka Hannonen and Maria Ainamo, Yle – How to find an audience

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

    FRIDAY 22.11.2024

    L102

    9.30-12.00

    Independent studying - assignment

    13.00-15.30

    Independent studying - assignment

     

     


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