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Photojournalism BA (A), Drone Storytelling and Film Techniques, 7.5 credits

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2023-01-01 - Until further notice 2022-01-17 - 2022-12-31 2020-07-01 - 2022-01-16
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Syllabus:
Bildjournalistik GR (A), Filma med drönare, 7,5 hp
Photojournalism BA (A), Drone Storytelling and Film Techniques, 7.5 credits

General data

  • Code: BJ025G
  • Subject/Main field: Photojournalism
  • Cycle: First cycle
  • Progression: (A)
  • Credits: 7,5
  • Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
  • Education area: Teknik 100%
  • Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
  • Answerable department: Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems
  • Approved: 2020-09-24
  • Date of change: 2022-11-24
  • Version valid from: 2023-01-01

Aim

The purpose of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge in how to film with drones in accordance with the Swedish Transport Agency's requirements for the Open Category of drones and relate to national rules and regulation as well as ethical issues with drone use.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student must be able to:
- describe the laws and regulations that regulate drone flying and drone photography for the open category of drones in Sweden.
- describe and discuss ethical and moral issues regarding the use of drones.
- use different dramaturgical concepts when filming with drones.
- apply methods for filming, editing, and publishing the drone videomaterial.

Content

The course contains theoretical and practical elements on how to tell stories with the help of drone video and images. The students will practice filming with drones through various practical tasks. The course also includes theory on how to fly and use a drone from a ethical perspective regarding drone use. The course places great emphasis on the national law and regulation that a drone photographer must know.

Entry requirements


(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Examination form

M100: The Swedish Transport Agency's drone license A1, A2 and A3, Assignment Report, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

M200: Literature seminar on ethical issues concerning drone use, Seminar Assignment, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

M300: Practical individual task various dramaturgical approaches with drones, Visual Assignment, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

M400: Practical individual task in publishing of drone images., Visual and Written Report, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Course reading

Select litterature list:

Required literature

  • Author: Transportstyrelsen
  • Article title: Transportstyrelsens utbildningsmaterial öppen kategori A1-A3.
  • URL: https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/sv/luftfart/Luftfartyg-och-luftvardighet/dronare
  • Author: Peter McKinnon
  • Article title: Make your drone footage more cinematic
  • URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvUW-rRmAO8
  • Author: LFV
  • Article title: Drönarflygning
  • URL: http://www.lfv.se/tjanster/informationstjanster/lfvs-dronarkarta och https://daim.lfv.se/echarts/dronechart/
  • Author: Lantmäteriet
  • Article title: Spridningstillstånd
  • URL: https://www.lantmateriet.se/sv/Om-Lantmateriet/Rattsinformation/spridningstillstand/
  • Author: Johnny Miller
  • Title: 6 tips for succeeding at drone journalism
  • Publisher: International journalists network
  • URL: https://ijnet.org/en/story/6-tips-succeeding-drone-journalism
  • Author: Harvard, Jonas, Hyvonen, Mats, Wadbring, Ingela
  • Title: Journalism from Above: Drones and the Media in Critical Perspective
  • URL: https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/3442
  • Author: Harvard, Jonas
  • Title: Post-Hype Uses of Drones in News Reporting: Revealing the Site and Presenting Scope
  • URL: http://miun.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1459506&dswid=7155
  • Author: Gynnild, A. (Ed.), Uskali, T.
  • Title: Responsible Drone Journalism
  • Edition: 2018
  • Publisher: London: Routledge
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315163659
  • Author: getvermeer.com
  • Title: How to Tell Stories with Flying Cameras
  • URL: https://www.getvermeer.com/how-to-tell-stories-using-aerial-footage/
  • Author: EASA
  • Article title: EU wide rules on drones published
  • URL: https://www.easa.europa.eu/newsroom-and-events/news/eu-wide-rules-drones-published
  • Author: Drone film guide
  • Article title: 20 essential cinematic drone shots
  • URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdtHWr_nDeU&list=LLQ9jfwKnmNXVsAtUqye4Z9A&index=2&t=3s

Reference literature

  • Author: Jeven Dovey
  • Title: DJI Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom Beginners Guide - Start Here
  • URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrnNYgbglY

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