Study Guide

Objective

- You know the content of media training.
- You know Karelia UAS as a place to study.
- You know how to apply for training.
- You will do learning tasks that will make the media field/study more concrete for you.
- You will learn about the media profession, job opportunities and general issues in the media sector.

Content

- You, the media student.
- Content and curriculum of media.
- Learning tasks in media.
- The job roles and job opportunities of a media professional.
- How to apply to Karelia UAS.

Location and time

An independent online course

Materials

The material / literature related to the course is available in the learning environment.

Teaching methods

You know well the content of the media studies training and the Karelia University of Applied Sciences as a place of study, which helps you navigate your studies and utilize the learning environments effectively. You understand the stages and requirements of applying for training, and you know the job duties and employment opportunities of a medianom, which gives you a realistic picture of your future career path. You will do learning tasks through which the media field and studying become concrete for you, offering a practical view of the field's versatility and possibilities. With this knowledge and skills, you can direct your studies and career choices towards your own interests and professional goals.

Exam schedules

- The course does not include exams. Competences will be assessed through learning tasks.
- The course will be assessed as Accepted - Requires completion - Rejected.

Student workload

The course is 2 credits and represents 53,4 hours of your, the student's, work. The workload includes familiarisation with the materials and the completion of assignments.

Further information

To complete the course, you will need to have your own computer and a working network connection. Instructions on how to complete the course are available from the learning platform. Guidance on study guidance is also available on the learning platform.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

- The performance is approved when the tasks have been completed successfully.
- On average, the assessment of returnable assignments takes place once a month. Note: teachers free periods: week 10, weeks 24–33 and week 42. There will be no assessment during these weeks.

EVALUATION
Accepted - Requires completion - Rejected