Download 1.1 The subject and period allotment plan for advanced course I

Subject syllabus for Upper
Secondary Education
The media and communication area of study
Specialized subjects – advanced course I
Media and communication – P002
Oslo, 6 July 2001
The Norwegian Board of Education
Preface
The curriculum for upper secondary education covers all education that comes under the Act
relating to Primary School and Upper Secondary Education.
The curriculum consists of two sections:
The curriculum consists of two sections:
1. The core curriculum for primary school, upper secondary education and adult
education. The core curriculum lays down the overarching aims and guidelines for all
the activities in primary school and upper secondary education.
2.
The subject syllabuses for upper secondary education.
This syllabus comprises the specialized subjects for media and communication advanced course
I.
This syllabus has been drawn up by the Norwegian Board of Education and approved by the
Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs pursuant to Section 3-4 of the Act of 17
July 1998 no. 61 relating to Primary School and Upper Secondary Education (the Education
Act).
The syllabus enters into force on 1 August 2001.
Oslo 06 July 2001
The Norwegian Board of Education
Table of contents
Chapter 1:
General information .................................................................................................4
1.1
Introduction......................................................................................................................4
1.2 Admission requirements ........................................................................................................5
1.3 Length ....................................................................................................................................5
1.5
Qualifications ...................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Objectives and learning targets ......................................................................................7
2.1
Common objectives for the specialized subjects .............................................................7
2.2 Media communication, the individual and society ................................................................7
2.3 Media design ..........................................................................................................................9
2.4 Media production .................................................................................................................10
2.5 The history of expression.....................................................................................................11
2.6
Project work ...................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3:
Assessment ...........................................................................................................13
3.1 Why assessment? ................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.2 What is to be assessed? ........................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3 How shall assessment be carried out? ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.4 Special conditions ................................................................................................................14
Appendix 1.....................................................................................................................................15
1.1 The subject and period allotment plan in the sales and service foundation course .............15
1.2 Modules ...............................................................................................................................15
Appendix 2.....................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 1: General information
1.1
Introduction
Media graphics artist, photographer, web designer, illustrator, graphics designer,
journalist, animator, multimedia designer and advertizing producer are some professions
this course of studies can lead to. Video, television and radio production will also open for
various job opportunities. In all probability new media work areas will be developed due to
the ongoing digital convergence. Pupils graduating from the media and communications
area of study will be able to take part in creating and shaping tomorrow's occupations,
channels and products.
In today's society, media play an important role as a tool for spreading information and
knowledge. The media also provide us with entertainment and adventure, and increasingly they
influence our values, attitudes and actions, and the way we think. Media is a major industry
employing a vast number of people in such business areas as newspapers and publishing houses,
radio and television, photography, graphic design, the Internet and multimedia, advertising,
communication and design activities.
The media have changed and developed their form and function from the invention of the art of
printing and photographic techniques, through the growth of radio and television and up to netbased communication. Printing technology enabled the distribution of knowledge that previously
had been restricted to a select few in society. Today we are influenced by a growing number of
powerful media and communication channels, where digital technology increases the amount of
available information, transcends boundaries and creates new products across traditional
boundaries.
New demands are placed on the knowledge, skills and attitudes of those working in this field,
while some basic principles nevertheless remain unchanged. Therefore this area of study has
both vocational and general-studies objectives.
Advanced course I media and communication builds on the media and communication
foundation course but provides deeper insights and more advanced skills in the subjects. This
course of studies prepares pupils for working in the media and communication field using
various forms of expression such as text, images and audio.
Advanced course I consists of general studies subjects, four specialized subjects and allows for
individual in-depth studies through a media project. Subject content is composed in such a way
that pupils will have a broad basis for further education or choice of occupation.
Media communication, the individual and society
This subject mainly deals with the societal role of media, assessment and analysis of media
products, various forms of communication and media ethics. The subject content of advanced
course I builds on the foundation course but goes deeper into knowledge and skills.
Media design
This subject mainly deals with ideas, form, expression and function concerning communication
through text, audio and images. Other areas covered include design of multimedia products,
interactive media and animation. The subject content of advanced course I builds on the
foundation course but goes deeper into knowledge and skills.
Media production
This subject mainly deals with the use of digital tools, planning and producing simple text, image
and audio products for printed and electronic media. The subject also includes knowledge on the
production of multimedia products, interactive media and animation. The subject content of
advanced course I builds on the foundation course but goes deeper into knowledge and skills.
History of expression
This subject focuses on the last two centuries and deals with characteristics of various epochs as
expressed in various media.
Project work
This allows individual in-depth studies in one or more of the specialized subjects. Pupils may
select their own area of knowledge and carry out their work within this right from the concept to
the completed product.
1.2
Admission requirements
Admission to the media and communication advanced course I normally requires applicants to
have completed the media and communication foundation course or similar. Also see the
Regulation relating to Admission to Upper Secondary Education.
1.3
Duration
The media and communication advanced course I normally lasts one year.
1.4
Content The media and communication advanced course I consists of specialized
subjects, general studies subjects and electives. See Appendix 1 for more details on subject and
period allotment.
Modules
The subject syllabus is divided into modules to allow various groups to combine smaller sections
of the course of studies into a defined competence (see Appendix 1).
1.5
Qualifications
The foundation for further education
As a general rule, completing and passing advanced course I is the basis for signing an
apprenticeship contract or for gaining admission to advanced course II in this area of study. For
more information see the programme outline for upper secondary education.
Advanced course I in vocational areas of study is also the basis for admission to the advanced
course II (VKII) in general studies subjects, supplementary studies.
Also see the Regulation relating to Admission to Upper Secondary Education.
Craft certificate/journeyman's certificate
To attain a craft certificate or a journeyman's certificate an examination must be taken in the
trade pursuant to the provisions in the Regulation to the Education Act.
Other vocational competence
A diploma will be granted after three years of schooling in upper secondary school for vocational
competence not connected to a craft certificate/journeyman's certificate.
Documented partial competence
A partial competence certificate is given as proof of completion of modules, subjects or parts of
a subject.
Satisfying the general requirement for admission to universities and colleges
The general requirement for admission to universities and colleges is to complete and pass three
years of upper secondary education, i.e. the foundation course, advanced course I and advanced
course II or a craft certificate/journeyman's certificate.
Skills corresponding to a certain level are also required in the following general studies subjects:
Subject
Norwegian
English
Social studies
History after 1850
Mathematics
Natural science
Total
Total teaching
periods
523
187
75
150
187
187
1309
The basis for the number of teaching periods is the total number of periods per year. It is a
condition that teaching shall be arranged over 190 days of the year, divided over a period of 38
weeks.
The general studies subjects from the foundation course and advanced course in all areas of
study I give partial competence in relation to satisfying the general requirement for admission to
universities and colleges.
A pupil who has completed his or her vocational training and has been awarded a craft
certificate/journeyman's certificate or other vocational qualifications, may satisfy the general
requirement for admission to universities and colleges by taking the remaining general studies
subjects.
After taking the foundation course and advanced course I in one of the vocational areas of study,
a pupil may also satisfy the general requirement for admission to universities and colleges by
selecting an advanced course II in supplementary general studies subjects. The pupil must then
take the remaining general studies subjects and in addition choose specialized subjects from the
general and business and administration area of studies, for a total of at least 1122 periods.
In the media and communication area of study the general requirement for admission to
universities and colleges may be attained by taking advanced course II media and
communication. This course admits pupils from the advanced court I media and communication
area of study.
Chapter 2: Objectives and learning targets
2.1
Common objectives for the specialized subjects
The pupils shall

be able to plan, produce and assess various media products

be able to develop their critical abilities through analysis and reflection

be able to document their own professional development and be able to take
responsibility for their own learning

be able to impart a message

have knowledge on the use of various techniques and principles of composition

be familiar with new technology, techniques and production processes for the production
of media products

be able to plan and implement a process from idea to product alone or together with
others

be able to explain how the various media may influence people's perceptions of
themselves and reality

be able to explain how media may influence people's perceptions of and attitudes to other
people, groups and nations

be familiar with the most important laws and regulations that regulate media activities

be familiar with and reflect upon the ethical standards in the media industry

be familiar with the various applications of media

be familiar with vocational functions in various media

be able to use basic vocational terminology

develop their creative powers by making and assessing their own products

be able to apply their experience and knowledge across disciplines

be able to work in an ergonomically correct way

be able to maintain and look after tools and equipment

understand the value of creativity and aesthetic activities as general factors that shape us
as human beings

be able to consider factors that influence the internal and external environment
2.2 Media communication, the individual and society
Objective 1
The pupils shall have knowledge of and be able to assess the role of media in society
Learning targets
The pupils shall
1a
be able to explain the ways in which the media have power in society
1b
be familiar with the differences between public-service and commercial radio and
television
1c
be able to explain how news is selected, and by whom, and what creates information
imbalances in Norway and in the north-south relationship
1d
have insight into the development of information services and media consulting and the
subsequent power shifts
1e
be familiar with the principal features of the role of media as financial actors in society
1f
be familiar with special financial schemes for various media
1g
1h
be able to assess ownership concentration trends in the media, nationally and
internationally
be familiar with various theories on how the media influence individuals and groups of
people, and be able to discuss possibilities and limitations of the most central research
traditions
Objective 2
The pupils shall be able to assess their own media products and those of others
Learning targets
The pupils shall
2a
be able to use source criticism
2b
be able to assess the use of sources depending on who is heard in the media
2c
have insight into the power and purposes of advertizers
2d
be able to assess media messages when technology enables the manipulation of text,
audio and images
Objective 3
The pupils shall be able to work with various forms of communication
Learning targets
The pupils shall
3a
be able to use reference and investigative journalism in their own work
3b
be able to work within various journalism genres in various media
3c
be able to work in various genres of marketing communication in various media
3d
be able to compose texts that are adapted to target groups and products
3e
be able to use dramatic (theatrical) models in their own work
3f
be able to use various presentation forms in printed and electronic media
3g
be able to use images as a means of communication
3h
have insight into various factors that are effective in advertizing
Objective 4
The pupils shall be able to explain ethical issues concerning media activities
Learning targets
The pupils shall
4a
have insight into laws and regulations in force that regulate the media's activities
4b
be able to explain the ethical rules of the press
4c
be familiar with copyright laws
Objective 5
The pupils shall be able to analyze media products from various focal points based on
familiarity with the principal features of the history of various media
Learning targets
The pupils shall
5a
be able to carry out a form analysis of their own and others' media products
5b
be able to carry out a content analysis of their own and others' media products
5c
be familiar with the principal features of the history of various media
5d
be familiar with the principal features of the history of marketing communication
2.3 Media design
Objective 1
The pupils shall be able to work in a structured manner with idea development and
composition of typography, stills, live images, audio and colour
Learning targets
The pupils shall
1a
be able to compile information for the design of media products
1b
be able to process, assess, and select ideas during the process
1c
be able to assess and adjust their product
1d
be able to present idea development, work processes and a finished media product
1e
be able to apply various principles of composition
1f
be able to use various colour contrasts
1g
be able to use various form contrasts
1h
be able to use colour symbolism
1i
be able to use stylization and abstraction
1j
be able to use photographs as the basis for outline and idea development
1k
be familiar with traditional illustration techniques
Objective 2
The pupils shall be able to use typography in electronic and printed media
Learning targets
The pupils shall
2a
be able to select and use typography that is suitable for message, expression and layout
2b
be able to use typographical principles to attain good readability
2c
be able to use typography to structure a message
2d
be able to use typographical principles for mixing fonts
2e
be able to use typography as an independent composition
Objective 3
The pupils shall be able to design images using various techniques for use in electronic and
printed media
Learning targets
The pupils shall
3a
be able to use photographic techniques such as lighting, focal distance, perspective and
recorded material to enhance pictorial expressions
3b
have knowledge about various production techniques for making stills and live images
3c
be able to use dramatic techniques in pictorial narratives
3d
be able to use various principles for composing and editing stills and live images
3e
be able to animate objects in various ways
3f
be able to adapt the design of stills and live images to a display medium
Objective 4
The pupils shall be able to work with audio as its own form of expression and as an element
of a whole
Learning targets
The pupils shall
4a
be able to use sound as a technique to create effects and ambience
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
be familiar with the basic differences between analogue and digital sound
be able to balance the various elements of an audio range to attain good audibility
be able to work with the most common radio genres and formats
be able to select audio elements based on the desired expression
be able to adapt the use of voice and music to various formats
Objective 5
The pupils shall be able to design multimedia products
Learning targets
The pupils shall
5a
be able to exploit the interaction between content, form, structure and function when
designing multimedia productions
5b
be able to use text, audio, colour, stills, live images, animation and interactive elements to
create functional media messages
2.4 Media production
Objective 1
The pupils shall be able to use relevant technology to produce various media products
Learning targets
The pupils shall
1a
be able to use database technology for electronic and printed publication
1b
be familiar with areas of application for vector and bitmap graphics
1c
be able to use appropriate file formats, resolutions and compression
1d
be able to use additive and subtractive colour mixing in electronic and printed media
1e
be able to take the requirements of transferring original material to digital or printed
publication into consideration
Objective 2
The pupils shall be able to plan, process and finish text productions for use in various
media
Learning targets
The pupils shall
2a
be able to conduct efficient research using libraries, databases and other sources
2b
be able to produce journalistic texts
2c
be able to write information and advertizing texts
2d
be able to use professional desktop publishing programmes
2e
be able to facilitate rational production through the appropriate use of templates
Objective 3
The pupils shall be able to plan, process and finish various stills products
Learning targets
The pupils shall
3a
be able to use appropriate equipment to make images and select them on the basis of the
nature of the task at hand
3b
3c
3d
3e
be able to use photographic lighting equipment and check it in relation to the nature of the
task at hand
be able to make recordings both in a studio and on location
be able to control the range of contrast in images
be able to use digital image processing
Objective 4
The pupils shall be able to plan and produce various products in live images and
multimedia
Learning targets
The pupils shall
4a
be able to create products in the genres of fact, fiction, faction and advertizing
4b
be able to make recordings both in a studio and on location
4c
be able to make interactive products
4d
be able to use various animation techniques
Objective 5
The pupils shall be able to plan and make audio productions for use in various media
Learning targets
The pupils shall
5a
be able to use the most common recording and editing techniques for audio
5b
be able to make recordings both in a studio and on location
5c
be able to compose a radio programme
5d
be able to make a music production with several sources
5e
be able to make audio productions for multimedia
Objective 6
The pupils shall be able to quality assure processes, products and environments
Learning targets
The pupils shall
6a
be able to plan a work process and draw up a progress schedule
6b
be able to adapt the scope of work to deadlines
6c
be able to prepare a simple budget for a production
6d
be able to use relevant technology for quality assurance
6e
be able to arrange their place of work according to ergonomic principles and be able to
work in an ergonomically correct way
6f
be able to consider factors that impact the internal and external environment
2.5 The history of expression
Objective 1
The pupils shall have knowledge of principal features of various historical epochs –
emphasizing the last two centuries – as expressed in various media, and be able to apply
such features in their own media productions
Learning targets
The pupils shall
1a
have insight into how material, political, philosophical, religious and other matters at
given times in history are connected to the expression of that period of time
1b
be familiar with the broad concept of text and be able to show how there are factors in
common between various disciplines producing expressions such as visual art, sculpture,
architecture, music, literature, theatre, film, graphical design and other art and design
1c
be able to explain how technological development influences expression
2.6
Project work
Objective 1
The pupils shall carry out an in-depth study relating to one or more of their school subjects
or occupations that their training may lead to. This work shall be undertaken in
cooperation with local businesses where possible
Learning targets
The pupils shall
1a
draw up a plan for their work
1b
be able to show how one or more specialized subjects are applied in their work
1c
be able to assess their work with regard to the process, product and their own efforts
1d
be able to present and assess the outcome of their work
Chapter 3: Assessment
Chapter 3: Assessment
3.1 Why assessment?
The aim of assessment is to ensure that national education standards are complied with so that
good and equivalent courses of studies are available to everyone in the country. Assessment
means that the course of studies is assessed according to the objectives set out in the subject
syllabus.
Assessment serves various purposes, e.g.:
 to inform the pupil, parent or guardian, teacher and school/training institution of progress
made in the work towards a learning objective and of how far the pupil has reached a
specific level knowledge and competence
 to guide, motivate and develop the pupil
 to motivate the teacher to continuously assess his or her teaching practice
 to inform society, the labour market and institutions of higher education of the level of
knowledge and competence achieved by the pupil
3.2 What is to be assessed?
 The objectives for the course of studies as laid down in the core curriculum, in the
common objectives for the specialized subjects and for objectives in this syllabus form
the basis for assessment.

The pupil’s overall competence is to be assessed, as described in the objectives for the
course of studies.

The assessment of the pupils shall show the extent to which they have achieved the
objectives set out in the subject syllabus.
3.3 How shall assessment be carried out?
A distinction is made between two main types of assessment:
continuous assessment
final assessment
The purpose of continuous assessment is to inform and motivate pupils and teachers in their
efforts to achieve the objectives of the course of studies. Such assessment may be individual
assessment with grades, or individual assessment with no grades. A useful aid for continuous
assessment could be a workbook, log book, journal or similar record related to the course of
studies. Formal continuous assessment is reflected in the grades awarded each term.
Final assessment is expressed through the overall achievement grades and any final examination
grades.
3.4 Special conditions
During the course of the school year, all pupils are required to carry out one or more projects. At
least one of the projects shall include both general studies subjects and specialized subjects.
Topics and thesis questions for the project work shall be selected within the framework of the
syllabus.
Appendix 1
1.1 The subject and period allotment plan for advanced course I – media and
communication
General studies subjects
Periods
per year
75
75
75
75
Norwegian
English
Social studies
Physical education
Specialized subjects
Media communication – the individual
and society
Media design
Media production
History of expression
Project work
Electives
Total
187
259
226
75
187
75
1309
1.2 Modules for advanced course I – media and communication
Subject
Media communication –
the individual and
society
Media design*
Media production**
History of expression
Project work
*
**
Modules
Periods per year
Module 1: Objectives 1 and 4
75
Module 2: Objectives 2, 3 and 5
112
Module 3: Objectives 2 and 3
170
Module 4: Objectives 4 and 5
89
Module 5: Objectives 2 and 3
113
Module 6: Objectives 4 and 5
113
75
113
Module 7: Objective 1
75
187
Objective 1 in media design is integrated in modules 3 and 4
Objectives 1 and 6 in media production are integrated in modules 5 and 6
Remarks on Appendix 1
The basis for the number of teaching periods is the total number of periods per year. It is a
condition that the teaching shall be arranged over 190 days of the year, divided over a period of
38 weeks.*
1 Specially arranged courses for adults may be completed more rapidly (intensive courses). The course of studies
may also be extended over longer periods of time when this is necessary for groups of pupils or for individual
pupils.
2 Sami pupils have the individual right to instruction in the Sami language, cf. Section 6-3 of the Education Act.
Appendix 2
Assessment in advanced course 1 media and communication
Overall achievement grades
Overall achievement grades are awarded in all subjects.
The result from project work shall be included in the overall achievement grades.
The pupils' work processes and work products throughout the year shall be documented in a
dossier. The documentation from this dossier shall constitute part of the basis for term and
overall achievement grades.
Examinations in specialized subjects
All pupils must sit for an interdisciplinary examination. Examination papers shall be set locally
pursuant to central guidelines.
Examinations in general studies subjects
Pupils may be drawn for examinations in the final general studies subjects.
Form of examination:
Specialized subjects:
Examinations shall be individual and oral, comprising a preparation section and one individual
oral section. During the preparation section the pupil shall take one or more works from his or
her own dossier to compile a final dossier and shall prepare a summary memo for his or her use
during the examination. The pupil's presentation of the works from the final dossier shall be used
as the basis for the oral examination.
General studies subjects:
See the syllabus for each subject.
External candidate examination
It shall be possible to sit for an external candidate examination in all subjects pursuant to the
guidelines for this as laid down by the Ministry.