Curricula 2015–
D = full-time studies
F = part-time studies
Degree Programme in Media Culture (240 cr)
English translation, degree programme conducted in swedish.Qualification title: Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Duration of studies: 4 years
Study type: Full-time

Degree programme/core competences
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY COMPETENCE
the student has the ability to identify with own branch of study.
the student is familiar with the context in terms of professional activities in branch of study and is aware of continual development in society and in own professional role.
the student can see/create work opportunities independently.
the student has the ability to discuss own position in the field of art.
ART TRADITION COMPETENCE
the student is familiar with, and able to describe, the history of art tradition.
the student can show active interest in the art context.
the student has the ability to maintain a critical standpoint on traditional history of art literature and offer constructive criticism of the same.
the student has the capacity of verbal, written and visual self-expression in terms of art tradition.
the student appreciates contemporary art and its relation to the history of art tradition.
VISUAL
the student is able to observe and interpret societal surroundings.
the student will acquire methods for visual production of colour, design, location and time.
the student will acquire abstract points of departure for fine art purposes.
VISUAL COMPETENCE
the student is able to observe and interpret societal surroundings.
the student masters an abstract thought process.
the student can define a visual culture and challenges relating to this area.
CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC COMPETENCE
the student can assemble, combine and analyze data and impressions in a creative way.
the student possesses and can transform self-expression to a certain medium.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE AND BUSINESS AWARENESS IN RESPECTIVE FIELD
the student has a mastery of core tools to carry out tasks as required for customers and personal artistic projects.
the student is knowledgeable of the job market situation, its demands and requirements.
the student is familiar with appropriate business structures and practices within own field of art.
Generic competences
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Code | Name | Cr/year/total | |||||
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Realization plans | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total | |
Gru | 30 cr | ||||||
UOKUÖ10AS | 9 | 3 | 12 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ14IN01 | Introduction to COPSA studiesThe student is familiar with own unit, branch and style of learning; considers studies, future plans and is conscious of the importance of personal development in relation to life-long learning and professional work; can acquire new skills and personal learning environments; is familiar with the examination process; can look for and critically assess information; can plan, effect and evaluate processes; can apply tools for project planning and treatment; can work with others in group and teamwork activities regardless of their background | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
YH10SV01 | SwedishThe student can communicate in oral and written forms in a well structured and linguistically effective way to meet the demands of working life and society; is familiar with the working procedure for scientific writing and can make use of reference systems; is aware of different ways of looking for information and is able to give written accounts in accordance with the rules of standard presentation. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
YH10EN01 | EnglishThe student can communicate professionally in oral and written forms in contexts relating to professional life; has knowledge of core terminology within own area of activity and make effective use of the main contents in technical material; maintains a positive approach for developing receptive and productive language skills knowing the appropriate tools to apply for this purpose; is aware of cultural differences in international contexts. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
YH10FI01 | FinnishThe student can communicate professionally in oral and written forms in working life situations and interfaces involving customers and working partners; has the mastery of core terminology within own branch and can make effective use of technical material in own studies, in future work and professional development; will attain a level of Finnish required by law (424/2003) for employees in the public sector: i.e. 'satisfactory' (grade 1,2 or 3) or 'good' (grade 4 or 5) in spoken and written Finnish. Oral and written skills graded separately. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ10BS | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 cr | |||
UOKUÖ13KH01 | Konsthistoria 1History of Art 1 The student: is familiar with, and can define history of, art traditions with emphasis on early history of art develops an appreciation for expression, form and content from various periods in history is able to interpret and identify the all-embracing materials relating to the history of art. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ13KK01 | KulturkunskapCultural awareness The student: is familiar with, and can develop an appreciation of, the concept of culture from a wide perspective develops an understanding of the complex phenomenon of culture in a social and societal context acquires the ability to apply principles for lasting cultural development develops an appreciation for contemporary culture acquires the ability to make constructive, collective interpretations of the present age | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ10KH02 | Konsthistoria 2The student is familiar with concepts and thought processes relating to the 20th Century art scene; develops an understanding of content, design and expression; has a mastery of analytical and reflective thinking; can define visual culture and the challenges in this field; has the ability to offer individual and collective interpretations about artistic expressions and their relevance to time and space. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ10FM01 | ForskningsmetodikStuderande utvecklar ett öppet och kritiskt förhållningssätt till konstens/kulturens roll i samhället känner till för branschen relevanta forskningsmetoder och kan använda sig av relevant yrkeskunskap som forskningsmetodik formulerar självständigt och kreativt relevanta forskningsfrågor dokumenterar och kritiskt granskar metoder och forskningsresultat inom respektive område | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ13KD01 | Nutidskonst och designContemporary Art and Design The student: is familiar with and can explain the diversity of contemporary art can offer an overview of contemporary art and design can discuss contemporary art in relation to the history of art tradition can interpret contemporary art in terms of expression, form and content. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
UOKUÖ13FS01 | FöretagsamhetThe student: can define and identify with the role of the professional in respective branch of study develop a sense of business and entrepreneurial knowhow develop a knowledge of financial systems within the creative field of art. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
Yrk | 156 cr | ||||||
MK13FO | 9 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 45 cr | ||
The student: appreciates the importance of developing own individual expression and learns the principles for documenting its process can find effective working methods suitable for independent work activity can discuss various situations in own field of study can analyze own production can plan and perform all elements required for an exhibition has a mastery of communicating with the press can present, analyze and develop own production has a fully representative portfolio and a well compiled CV. | |||||||
MK13FO01 | Fine art photography 1-PlanningThe student: appreciates the importance of developing own individual expression and learns the principles for documenting its process has taken the initial steps to becoming known as a photographer or a creative actor learns how to plan a simple visual project. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO02 | Fine art photography 1-ExecutionThe student: has taken the initial steps to becoming known as a photographer or a creative actor is familiar with various assembling techniques can conduct a simple visual project knows the principles for evaluating own pictures can begin compiling own portfolio can write a first CV realizes that future opportunities for survival and success in life depend upon constant application of nature, people and the environment. 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13FO03 | Fine art photography 2-PlanningThe student: can document own working process (using the written skill) can find effective working methods applicable to independent activity can discuss various situations in own field of study can plan a middle-sized visual project. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO04 | Fine art photography 2-ExecutionThe student: - can define a visual culture and the related challenges pertaining to this field - can operate more independently and conduct a more complex visual project - can communicate with supervisor and teacher by virtual means - can present a semi-finished project and justify selection process. 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13FO05 | Fine art photography 2-ExhibitionThe student: - can analyze own production - can discuss own and other peoples productions - can update CV and portfolio - learns the principles for organizing an exhibition, handling the press, covering the practical issues for the opening of an exhibition. 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO06 | Photo Project 1The student: - learns the principles of project work with third parties - learns to plan and carry out a visual project with external customers - learns the principles for communicating with customers. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13FO07 | Fine art photography 3-PlanningThe student: has developed and can utilize a personal, individual style in planning new projects can plan more challenging projects with less supervision and more personal responsibility can document own working process using written and visual skills. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO08 | Fine art photography 3-ExecutionThe student: shows maturity in taking greater responsibility has a mastery of an abstract thought process masters the skill of working independently can be supervised by virtual means can handle financial matters relating to a project. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO09 | Fine art photography 3-ExhibitionThe student: can plan and carry out all elements of an exhibition can analyze own and other peoples productions (using written and spoken skills) has a mastery of communicating with the press can present, analyze and develop own productions has a fully representative portfolio and a well compiled CV. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO10 | Photo Project 2The student: - masters project work with third parties - can plan and carry out a visual project with external customers - has a mastery of communicating with customers - can initiate own projects with external customers - can document and present end result. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13FO11 | Advanced Fine art photographyThe student: has developed a personal, individual style can formulate own artistic statement has matured by taking more responsibility can listen to others and communicate using spoken and written skills has a mastery of an abstract thought process has a professional portfolio. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13BI | 6 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 39 cr | ||
The student: has knowledge of the planning-implementation-publication process and can visualize own and other peoples documentary ideas has experience of photo production for publication purposes has knowledge of the effects of a certain context on the visual content can assemble documentary photos in portfolio format has experience of working with the journalistic photo and text production has updated own documentary portfolio can independently plan, implement and present comprehensive photographic activities on a documentary basis. | |||||||
MK13BI01 | Photo journalism 1The student: is familiar with the journalistic principles can produce documentary photo material is familiar with the various styles in the field of photo journalism is acquainted with the media branch. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13BI02 | Contact photographyThe student: has experience of contact creation can meet models and outsourcers has studied in depth the potential of photography as a means of communication. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13BI03 | Photo journalism 2-PlanningThe student: has developed own documentary language specific to photography is familiar with the interdependence of context, picture and text can independently plan a photo journalistic whole. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13BI04 | Photo journalism 2-ExecutionThe student: can independently implement a photo journalistic whole has experience of cooperating with the media. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13BI05 | Photo journalism 2-PublicationThe student: has experience of photo production for publication purposes has knowledge of the effects of a context on the visual content can assemble documentary photos in portfolio format. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13BI06 | Photo journalism 3-PlanningThe student: has further developed own documentary language specific to photography can visualize own and other peoples journalistic intentions. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13BI07 | Photo journalism 3-ExecutionThe student: has experience of producing comprehensive documentary photo series has broadened knowhow in terms of journalistic expression. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13BI08 | Photo journalism 3-PublicationThe student: has knowledge of the planning-implementation-publication process and can visualize own and other peoples documentary ideas has experience of working with the journalistic photo and text production has updated own documentary portfolio. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13BI09 | Advanced photo journalismThe student: can independently plan, implement and present comprehensive photography work on a documentary basis has matured by taking more responsibility can listen to others and communicate using spoken and written skills has a mastery of an abstract thought process. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK10AN | 9 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 42 cr | ||
The student: has an insight into picture communication and picture rhetoric can convey and interpret visual messages has a mastery of various models for picture analysis can apply various tools for the purpose of picture communication has a mastery of an abstract thought process is acquainted with the history of the photograph from 1839 to 1900 is familiar with and can define the history of art tradition, the concepts of art and style with emphasis on early history of art can interpret and identify the prevailing history of art materials using spoken, written and visual skills is familiar with the basic history of the photograph from 1900 to the early 1980s can provide an overview of national and international art understands the context and features pertaining to western art tradition has developed an understanding of content, form and expression has the capacity to offer individual and collective interpretations of artistic expression and its significance to time and space takes responsibility for own education and accepted method of working has the capacity for self-expression verbally and visually in the context of art tradition learns how to present own ideas is familiar with key branch literature learns how to refine spoken and written language in order to give effective presentations of artistic creations can independently produce a visual whole can justify project work and receive feedback in all seminars. | |||||||
MK13AN01 | Image AnalysisThe student: has an insight into picture communication and picture rhetoric can convey and interpret visual messages has a mastery of various models for picture analysis can apply various tools for the purpose of picture communication. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN02 | History of the photograph 1The student: has a mastery of an abstract thought process is acquainted with the history of the photograph from 1839 to 1900 is familiar with and can define the history of art tradition, the concepts of art and style with emphasis on early history of art can interpret and identify the prevailing history of art materials using spoken, written and visual skills. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK15AN01 | Presentation skillsThe student: learns how to present own ideas. mastered the basics of how to write an application | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN03 | History of the photograph 2The student: is familiar with the basic history of the photograph from 1900 to the early 1980s can provide an overview of national and international art understands the context and features pertaining to western art tradition has developed an understanding of content, form and expression has the capacity to offer individual and collective interpretations of artistic expression and its significance to time and space. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN04 | Portfolio discussion 1The student: can document own development has the capacity to evaluate own and other peoples work can establish appropriate working methods is familiar with the basic values of the course. can present ideas and projects professionally | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN05 | Creative WritingThe student: can listen to others and communicate using the written skill has the ability to write about own position in the field of art has a mastery of an abstract thought process can assemble, combine and analyze data and impressions in a creative way can write own texts, analyze and evaluate other peoples texts within the artistic field of photography has developed the capacity to interpret literature which focuses on technical knowhow. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN06 | Portfolio discussion 2The student: takes responsibility for own education and accepted method of working has the capacity for self-expression verbally and visually in the context of art tradition mastered to make professional applications | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN07 | 3 | 3 cr | |||||
MK13AN08 | Artist StatementThe student: learns how to refine spoken and written language in order to give effective presentations of artistic creations. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13AN09 | Individual Project Work-PlanningThe student: can independently produce a visual whole can present plans for project work and justify the idea. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13AN10 | Individual Project Work-ExecutionThe student: can independently produce a visual whole can coordinate internal and external mentoring resources for project work can implement own plan and if required make improvements. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13AN11 | Individual Project Work-ConclusionThe student: can independently produce a visual whole can justify project work and receive feedback in all seminars. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE | 15 | 12 | 3 | 30 cr | |||
The student: can understand and analyze colour, light and shade has a mastery of colour basics can adapt colour knows the basics in drawing can sketch own ideas can interpret surroundings using colour and form has a mastery of image construction and basic composition theory image horizon and depth pattern and background proportion and balance contours, surface and form movement long shot close-up varying picture sizes golden section harmony/disharmony composition in series and space learns about traditional printing methods for stimulating hand-brain coordination is acquainted with printing methods no longer applied by the general public practises translating an object in front of the camera into a more stylized portrait on a two-dimensional surface masters more challenging methods of working in the studio can handle advanced forms of lighting in the studio and other contexts masters product and portrait photography knows the basics in interior photography can create pictures in the studio context possesses and can transform self-expression to a certain medium is familiar with suitable business styles and practices in field of study learns the basics in sound editing learns the basics in sound recording learns about the potential scope in terms of sound usage learns about handling a digital camera learns the basics in film editing learns the basics in film reporting has increased knowledge of the chain: digital camera-film scanner-image processing-printing can independently develop knowhow of digital image processing masters the basics in two-dimensional graphic design can plan basic websites has basic marketing knowledge is familiar with writing job applications masters the basics in data programmes suitable for graphic design. | |||||||
MK15TE03 | Printing and scanningThe student: understand the basics of film scanning master the basics of image processing mastered the basics of how to print photographs | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE02 | Image CompositionThe student: has a mastery of image construction and theory of basic composition image horizon and depth pattern and background proportion and balance contours, surface and form movement long shot close-up varying picture sizes golden section harmony/disharmony composition in series and space. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE03 | Photographic printingThe student: learns about traditional printing methods for stimulating hand-brain coordination is acquainted with printing methods no longer applied by the general public practises translating an object in front of the camera into a more stylized portrait on a two-dimensional surface. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE04 | Studio Photography 1The student: masters the basics in studio photography knows the basics of lighting for portrait and object photography knows which accessories to use and how they operate is familiar with contexts for professional activity in branch of study and is aware of constant development in society and in own professional role. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE05 | Digital Photo editing 1The student: knows the basics of Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom has a basic knowledge of scanning and printing out masters the functions of a digital camera. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE06 | Graphic Design 1The student: has a mastery of the basics in two-dimensional graphic design can plan basic websites has a basic knowledge of marketing is familiar with writing job applications masters the basics in data programmes suitable for graphic design. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13TE07 | Digital Photo editing 2The student: has in-depth knowledge of the chain: digital camera-film scanner-image treatment programme-print out can independently develop skills in digital image treatment. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK15TE01 | Film 1The student: learns how to handle a digital camera learns the basics in film editing learns the basics in film reporting. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK15TE02 | 3 | 3 cr | |||||
MK13TE10 | Studio Photography 2The student: masters more challenging studio work methods is able to handle more advanced lighting tasks in the studio and other contexts has a mastery of product and portrait photography knows the basics in interior photography can create images in studio contexts can apply and transform self-expression to a certain medium is familiar with business styles and practices applicable to this field of study. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
Val | 9 cr | ||||||
MK10FD | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 cr | |||
The student: learns the basics of the camera learns the basics in film scanning learns the basics in exposure learns the basics in film development learns the basics in interior/exterior photography learns the principles of tilt/shift learns the basics in digital image treatment for interior/exterior photography learns the basics in lighting (reprophotography) learns about the importance of colour balance and contrast (reprophotography). | |||||||
MK15FD03 | 3 | 3 cr | |||||
MK13FD02 | Architectural photographyThe student: learns the basics in interior/exterior photography learns the principles of tilt/shift learns the basics in digital image treatment for interior/exterior photography. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK15FD01 | Historic photos methodsThe student: learn to print digital images on film learn to prepare and use historic photographic processes learn enough to work further on their own | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
Pra | 30 cr | ||||||
MK10PR | 3 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 30 cr | ||
The student: can operate in working groups, respect and cooperate with other people can apply working methods in field of study appreciates production methods essential to field of study can make use of methods suitable for project work develops own professional profile can apply photo branch terminology has gained a wide experience of working situations within a genuine working environment using appropriate, secure working methods in terms of occupational safety is familiar with the principles for profitable, customized activity uses flexibility and skills actively to seek solutions to current challenges in modern-day photography has a clear understanding of the interdependence of the course as a whole, visual production and practical activity has a mastery of project work has substantial insight into professional life as a photographer possesses extensive knowledge of own study branch for dissertation work. | |||||||
MK13PR01 | Practice 1The student: can operate in working groups, respect and cooperate with other people can apply working methods in field of study appreciates production methods essential to field of study. | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
MK13PR02 | Practice 2The student: can make use of methods suitable for project work develops own professional profile can apply photo branch terminology has gained a wide experience of working situations within a genuine working environment using appropriate, secure working methods in terms of occupational safety. | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
MK13PR03 | Practice 3The student: is familiar with the principles for profitable, customized activity uses flexibility and skills actively to seek solutions to current challenges in modern-day photography has a clear understanding of the interdependence of the course as a whole, visual production and practical activity. | 12 | 12 cr | ||||
MK13PR04 | Practice 4The student: has a mastery of project work has substantial insight into professional life as a photographer possesses extensive knowledge of own study branch for dissertation work. | 9 | 9 cr | ||||
Lär | 15 cr | ||||||
MK10LP | 15 | 15 cr | |||||
The student shall be able to: - develop and show own ability by readily applying own knowledge and skills in professional studies, - consider, document and report on development processes, - present own work in a professional way, - think analytically and critically, - show own professional competence. |
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