Visual Storytelling in Industrial Design 7.5 credits
About the course
This course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge related to visual storytelling, filming and editing and the use of software for creating visual effects, in order to express and convey an intended message in a time-based media.
1. Visual storytelling (1.5 credits)
This section introduces storytelling and methods and techniques used for visual storytelling, and includes practical exercises and practical work on a script and storyboard for a visual story.
2. Video filming, editing and special effects (1.5 credits)
This section include practical introductions to video filming and editing. It also includes lectures in the use of software that enables the creation of motion graphics and visual effects.
3. Visual storytelling project (4.5 credits)
The last section of the course involves a creative project where students, individually or in groups, will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills, using digital medias to express, visualise and explain a story, related to industrial design of their own choice, in a time-based media.
This course is part of a programme
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Autumn 2025
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Visual Storytelling in Industrial Design
Offered as a part of a Degree programme
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-52238
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must also have passed all previous courses on the Master´s Programme in Advanced Product Design at Umeå Institute of Design or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.SelectionIs only given for students at programme DAAPM. Guaranteed place.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 40,163
Total fee: SEK 40,163
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