Structure of the Degree Programme in Media
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, 240 cr
The BA degree consists of Basic Studies, Professional Studies including a required International Exchange of 4 - 6 months, Free-Choice Studies, International Practical Training and the Bachelor´s Thesis.
Basic Studies, 90 cr
During the first year and a half of studies, the objective of the Basic Studies of the Degree Programme in Media is to give the students the fundamental skills needed in interactive media production and a broad perspective of media culture including computing and communication skills.
Professional Studies, 90 cr
The Professional Studies of the second and third year give the students a deeper insight into interactive media design and production. In the spring term of the second year the students apply their skills and knowledge in projects supervised by ICT and Media companies. During the third year the students choose a foreign partner university for their semester of study abroad (= 4 - 6 months). The Media Programme has some 30 partner universities and also 160 TAMK partner universities all over the world are available.
Free-Choice Studies, 15 cr
TAMK offers a selection of Free-Choice Studies in English. In addition to that, the yearly selection varies according to themes offered by visiting guest lecturers from our partner universities. Also courses offered by other institutes of higher education can be included to Free-Choice Studies.
International Practical Training, 30 cr
The International Practical Training in the Media Programme is done abroad. The 5 month supervised placement gives the students a chance to learn more about their own field of specialisation. It is a learning process which is beneficial for the student, the company providing the placement and TAMK School of Art and Media.
Bachelor´s Thesis, 15 cr
The objective of the Final Thesis is to develop the students' skills in applying their knowledge and skills to a specific media production situation or problem. Ideally, the students should find a practical case for their final thesis during the work placement.
Updated 01/22/2010