Degree Program in Media 16S Photography (for students who started studies autumn 2016), Lahti

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CORE COMPETENCIES
BASIC STUDIES
Studies in art
Visual Design	7
Colour	3
Art history	5
Drawing, Painting and life drawing	5
Visual culture theory	3
Language studies
Professional communication	3
Information literacy	1
English Language and Communication	3
Swedish language, written skills	1.5
Swedish language, oral skills	1.5
Basic studies in media
Study Orientation	3
Theory of communication	5
Entrepreneurship in media	2
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
History and theory of photography
History and theory of photography	5
Contemporary photography and theory	3
Research and development methods 5 ECTS	5
Professional practices, lecture series	2
Professional foundation 1
Using the camera	5
Light and lighting	5
Basics of digital photography	5
Professional foundation 2
Digital imaging	5
Introduction to graphic design	3
Individual project 1	4
Project
Calendar	13
Visual expression 1
Contact photography workshop	5
Studio	6
Portfolio 1	2
Individual project 2	3
Visual expression 2
Portfolio 2	2
Photography methodology workshop	8
Exhibition design	2
3D	5
Moving image
Introduction to video	6
Introduction to audio	3
Motion graphics	3
Linear multimedia	4
Visual journalism and the documentary
Sports photography	2
History and theory of visual journalism	3
Journalistic photography workshop	4
Documentary project	5
Portrait	4
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Professional practice	15
Specialisation practice	15
THESIS
Thesis planning	5
Thesis research and writing	5
Thesis publication	5
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COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCIES
OTHER PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (Select 15 ECTS)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY (Select 15 ECTS)
Creative media	6
Architecture photography	4
Food photography	2
Fashion photography	3
ELECTIVE STUDIES (Select 15 ECTS)
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The curriculum has been planned so that the student completes 60 ECTS credits per academic year and 30 ECTS credits per semester

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

A photographer should have an open and observant attitude towards the environment, phenomena and people. The studies focus on versatile technical competencies – also in the moving image – and, in particular, the development of the students' own visual expression. Photographers work in photojournalism, commercial photography or photographic art.

The studies focus on teaching observation and supporting students' personal expression. Professionally, the programme aims to provide a comprehensive foundation and strong technical competencies for the profession of a photographer, regardless of specialisation. Students develop their own expression and sense of style through art and theory studies, and, in particular, through photography assignments and their assessment.