FM1SMV051 Social Media Video

FM1SMV051 Social Media Video

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FM1SMV051
    • Level of Study
      5.1
    • Program of Study
      Video Marketing in Social Media
    • Credits
      5
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Marna Haskins
Teaching Term(s)
2025 Autumn
2026 Spring
About the Course

This course provides knowledge of how to develop and maintain a successful SoMe video strategy. The candidates will learn how to reach and retain an audience through the development of organic video content in different Social Media platforms. Concepts and processes used for engaged video storytelling is central and they will be able to perform creative video techniques aimed towards a specific target group.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate…

  • has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used for video content and audio-visual storytelling in social media
  • has knowledge of stories, tools and processes that are used in digital channels for synchronous communication
  • has knowledge of creative processes, narratives, formats and tools that are used in video editing to target a specific audience
  • has insight into relevant regulations, standards, agreements and quality requirements of relevance to social media video production
  • has knowledge of the Social Media industry and is familiar with the field of work
  • can update his/her knowledge of new tools and applications for video editing
  • understands the importance of organic Social Media video production and value of digital analysis in a societal and value-creation perspective
  • has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used for data analytics in online video performance and monitoring digital marketing activities
  • has knowledge of processes that are used for interpreting and improving KPI’s in a digital marketing strategy
  • has knowledge of processes and tools used for video performance analytics and data visualisation
  • has knowledge of processes and analytics tools that are used in current business managers
  • can update his/her knowledge of trends and new techniques within data analytics for digital marketing purposes  
  • understands the importance of evaluation for quality improvement in digital campaigns
Skills

The candidate…

  • can apply knowledge of storytelling and narratives to create online video material aimed at social media
  • masters relevant tools and techniques for editing video content aimed at specific target audiences
  • can find information about the rapidly changing formats, tools and channels used in social media
  • can study the needs of different target audiences and identify strategic issues and what measures need to be implemented for optimal results
  • can apply knowledge of data analytics to improve online video performance and KPI’s
  • can apply knowledge to analyse video performance on digital marketing platforms and business managers
  • masters relevant tools and techniques for monitoring organic video activity, conversion tracking, data visualisation and reporting
  • can find information and material relevant to video data analytics of digital campaigns
  • can study a set of data and identify issues and what measures need to be implemented to improve the result
General Competence

The candidate…

  • understands the ethical principles that apply to Social Media video production
  • has developed an ethical attitude in relation to postings of video content in social media
  • can carry out a Social Media video strategy based on needs of selected target audiences
  • can build relations with peers in social media, also across discipline boundaries, and with external target groups
  • can develop work methods, products and services of relevance to Social Media video production and performance analytics
  • can carry out data analysis related to customers and brand needs
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Work requirements and Assessment

This is a list of requirements to pass the course:

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course Assignment
Pass / Fail
5 Week(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.