Production 1 – Storytelling
Explore storytelling in the intersection of film, animation, and interactive media in this hands-on course focused on interdisciplinary creative production. Working in teams, students develop media projects in response to client briefs or thematic challenges, navigating the full production pipeline—from concept and planning to execution and delivery.
The course emphasizes creative problem-solving, critical reflection, and iterative development in a dynamic, team-based environment.
This course provides students with hands-on experience in interdisciplinary creative production, combining elements from film, animation, and interactive media. Through collaborative projects, students will explore how storytelling can be adapted across different formats and platforms, with a particular focus on historical and cultural contexts.
Students will work in teams to develop and deliver a media product based on a client brief or thematic challenge. Emphasis is placed on the full production pipeline—from concept development and planning to execution and delivery—while fostering professional communication, creative problem-solving, and critical reflection.
The course encourages students to integrate technical skills with artistic vision, and to navigate the dynamics of teamwork, feedback, and iterative development in a professional setting.
After completing the course, the student:
Knowledge
- has knowledge of interdisciplinary production processes involving film, animation, and interactive media
- has insight into the roles and responsibilities within creative production teams
- has knowledge of planning tools and production pipelines in creative industries
- has understanding of storytelling techniques in film, animation, video games or interactive media
Skills
- can apply storytelling techniques in the development of audiovisual and interactive projects
- can collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams, contributing in either artistic or technical aspects
- can plan, execute, and evaluate projects based on user needs
- can use relevant tools and software for animation, video production, or game prototyping
General Competence
- can reflect on their own role and contribution in collaborative creative processes
- can communicate ideas and concepts clearly to both peers and external stakeholders
- can adapt to feedback and revise work accordingly
- can demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and ethical awareness in creative production settings
Project-based learning: The course is centered around a practical project that integrates theory and practice.
- Collaborative Project Work: Students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop a media product, simulating real-world production environments.
- Workshops
- Supervision with regular check-ins and feedback.
- Peer Feedback
Reflective Journaling: Students maintain a journal or logbook documenting their creative process, challenges, and learning moments.
Portfolio (MA) individual consisting of: (100/100)
- Group project (40/100)
- Individual reflection report (30/100)
- Individual breakdown reel (30/100)
Graded: A-F