Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Creative Project
Course Code
SZF_205
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Information and Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Alnis Stakle
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Kuldigas Street 9C, Riga, Latvia
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with methodological and academic support in developing creative work by developing the skills and competences necessary to autonomously develop a high-level creative project in multimedia communication, photography or journalism.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of communication science, creation of media content.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students shall be thoroughly familiar with the theoretical guidelines, principles, structure and practical working methods of the information and communication sciences sector necessary for the implementation of projects in photographic and multimedia technologies.
Individual work and tests
Defending creative work
2.Thorough knowledge of the history, theories and current problems of the information and communication sciences sector, including critical understanding of theories and principles.
Skills
1.Students are able to independently select and implement a topical and innovative creative project theme in the information and communication sciences sector.
2.Is able to select and apply technologies and technical solutions relevant to the information and communication sciences sector for masterful and innovative implementation of creative projects in photography and multimedia.
3.Demonstrate the high-level skills needed to address complex and unpredictable challenges in the information and communication sciences sector.
Competences
1.According to the specificities of the information communication sciences sector, students are able to independently acquire, select and analyse information and use it to perform creative activities.
2.Able to manage complex creative projects and take responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable working or training conditions, as well as take responsibility for managing the professional development of individuals or groups.
3.Is able to take responsibility for the environmental and societal impact of his professional activities and understands the professional ethics of the information and communication sciences sector.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparing for the final test |
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Defending creative work |
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Study course examination - exam. In order to receive a final assessment, all homework is required and must be presented during seminars or consultations. The creative work to be submitted to the course shall consist of a job description and a creative project (Photo series, short film, audio and/or video interview series, broadcast recording, multimedia stories). As an exam work may not be submitted: 1)conceptually and technologically inappropriately implemented projects, 2) works that preceded the beginning of the study course, 3) projects created by others, 4t) uncompleted sketches/concepts. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to the development of creative work – foundations for the development of photographic, audio and video creative works. Art as research
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Planning creative work in teams. Concept development
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Digital storytelling techniques. Application of technology and methods
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Professional ethics and copyright for work in art and journalism
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Evaluation and discussion of the progress of the creative idea
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Project planning, structuring, presentation. The fundamentals of design thinking
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Study room
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Topics
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Introduction to the development of creative work – foundations for the development of photographic, audio and video creative works. Art as research
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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Planning creative work in teams. Concept development
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Digital storytelling techniques. Application of technology and methods
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Professional ethics and copyright for work in art and journalism
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Project planning, structuring, presentation. The fundamentals of design thinking
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zakia, R. D., & Suler, J. (Eds.). (2017). Perception and Imaging: Photography as a Way of Seeing. Routledge.
2.
Edwards, E. (2016). Photography, Anthropology and History: Expanding the Frame. Routledge.
3.
Neumüller, M. (2018). The Routledge Companion to Photography and Visual Culture. Routledge.
4.
Heng, T. (2016). Visual Methods in the Field: Photography for the Social Sciences. Routledge.
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Gubrium, A., & Harper, K. (2016). Participatory Visual and Digital Methods. Routledge.
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Shook, F., Larson, J., & DeTarsio, J. (2017). Television Field Production and Reporting: A Guide to Visual Storytelling. Routledge.
Additional Reading
1.
Shindelman, M., & Massoni, A. L. (Eds.). (2018). The Focal Press Companion to the Constructed Image in Contemporary Photography. Routledge.
Other Information Sources
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An International Database fo Artistic Research.
2.
JAR: Journal of Artistic Research. (n.d.). Journal of Artistic Research. Society for Artistic Research.
3.
SAR: Society for Artistic Research. (n.d.). Research Catalogue Portal. Society for Artistic Research.
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VIS: Nordic Journal for Artistic Research. (n.d.). VIS – Nordic Journal for Artistic Research. Stockholm University of the Arts & Norwegian Artistic Research Programme.
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CARPA: Colloquium on Artistic Research in Performing Arts. (n.d.). Research Catalogue Portal. University of the Arts Helsinki.
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PARSE: Platform for Artistic Research Sweden. (n.d.). Research Catalogue Portal. University of Gothenburg.
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RUUKKU: Studies in Artistic Research. (n.d.). Finnish Journal of Artistic Research. University of the Arts Helsinki.