UM2ST210 Studio 2

UM2ST210 Studio 2

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Interactive Media
    • Program of Study
      IM Shared
    • ECTS
      10
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Alexander Ross
Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

  • Interactive Media: Animation
  • Interactive Media: Games
Course Aim(s)

The course provides students with the environment to further their creative decision making skills through academic research. Students will be required to undertake a combination of individual research and group-based practical assignments, further developing specialised skills in their chosen areas.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 developing and managing self-directed projects.
K2 academic research processes and their relationship with practical project development.
K3 the application of tools, technologies and methodologies used in the development of solutions within field of study.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 utilising research outcomes to create further work.
S2 project development and planning within a team.
S3 justifying solutions to problems relating the field of study.
S4 their chosen specialised role, further developing and enhancing skill-based techniques and processes.
S5 critically reflecting upon their learning process throughout this course.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 the ability to contribute appropriately to teamwork activities in a professional manner.
G2 critical analysis through academic research.
G3 the ability to select and reference specialised and academically appropriate sourced material.
G4 the ability to critically reflect upon progression within the topic area.
Course Topics
  • Academic research as project structure
  • Self-directed teamwork and management
  • Critical analyses and comparative methodologies
  • Advancement of specialised skills
Teaching Methods
  1. Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
Resources and Equipment
  1. Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to: 
    • literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
    • streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
    • video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
    • tools, software and libraries, where applicable
  2. Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
    • Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
Prerequisite Knowledge

UM1ST110 Studio 1, or equivalent course(s).

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

250 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
24
Teacher-supported work
48
Self-study
178
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Portfolio of Work
A-F