104412 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Rafael Suarez Gómez

Trimester: First term

Credits: 4

Subject that prepares and advances the realization of the work of end of degree, building, in class and of progressive way, the different competitions, guidelines and points that build the TFG, and confecing, at the end of the term, a preliminary project that will establish the general lines and preliminaries of the final degree project. From the introduction and justification of the idea or subject, objectives, the previous study and the analysis of referents, the study and application of the theoretical frame, organization and management of the methodological tools, happening through the global conception, until the economic and temporary viability of the project, and the legality in which it will be framed.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19.
In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

At the end of the course, the student must be able to achieve the following learning outcomes (AR):

LO1: Use the basic terminology of audiovisual production

LO2: Understand the legal implications of audiovisual production

LO3: Apply the techniques, methods and technological tools that allow the design, planning and organization of human resources and technical and budgetary means to produce audiovisual works.

LO4: Assess the interest and viability of an audiovisual and multimedia project by evaluating different resolution possibilities.

LO5: Understand and apply techniques for planning and monitoring audiovisual and multimedia projects using computer support tools.

LO6: Defend and justify the work done correctly, both in writing and orally.

LO7: Know and apply quality techniques for an audiovisual and / or multimedia project.

LO8: Understand and apply current audiovisual legislation in specific cases

The subject establishes expository class sessions based on the teacher’s explanation (4 hours per week) where the theoretical bases are established that the student will then have to develop in the practice sessions (2 hours per week). Theory sessions will be held presentations of topics by the students which have been previously seen in theory. These presentations correspond to the carrying out individual work. Eventually, they will occur conferences of alumni who will explain the development of their project proposal, from ideation to final presentation.

1. Starting the project

Introduction and objectives of the project: justification of the topic, interest of the proposal, originality of the topic

2. Previous Study

Study and analysis of references and background

3. Theoretical Framework of Research

Contextualization of the topic, state of the issue, area of ​​study, theoretical application to the project

4. Methodology: Techniques and Models of Analysis

Study tools and documentation

5. Global conception / development

Applied work processes and workflows (Audiovisual production phases, Briefing, Communication or marketing plan, Production dossier ...)

6. Feasibility and planning of the project

Project planning; Feasibility of the project: Economic study, financing plan, budget ...

7. Conclusions, References and Bibliographic Citations

APA citation criteria

8. Legal framework

Legal aspects: Copyright, permits and assignments ...

Dissemination and distribution of the project.

9. Present the TFG

Tools and resources for the correct oral presentation of the TFG

Activity 1 - Class presentations and presentations (corresponds to the following learning outcomes: LO1, RA3, RA4, RA5, RA6):

The student, in different practical sessions, will have to present and defend in front of the professor the evolution of his personal project in the following categories, and in a temporary frame determined by the educational:

-Introduction and objectives of the project

-Previous study: analysis of references and background

-Theoretical framework and methodology

-Global conception / development of the subject

Activity 2 - TFG Alumni and Speed ​​Dating (corresponds to the following learning outcomes: RA1, RA4, RA6):

This activity, in double session, involves the attendance and active participation of the student in front of lectures of alumni of the degree and a Speed ​​Dating of projects. In the first case, alumni of the previous year present their Final Degree Project using the same presentation they used before the court in order to bring students closer to the main problems that emerge in the final defense of their project, as well as the main production milestones to consider. In the second case, students will have limited time to explain their personal project to other students and to receive criticism and input from their peers.

Activity 3 - Preparation and delivery of the Final Project (TF) (corresponds to the following learning outcomes: RA1, RA2, RA3, RA4, RA5, RA6, RA7, RA8):

The student will have to present, in time and form, a Final Work of the asignatura that contemplates all the theoretical contents and his practical resolution (from the results improved and extended of the Activity 1) in a unique document.

General considerations:

-For each activity, the teacher will report on the particular rules and conditions.

-Individual activities presuppose the student's commitment to carry them out individually.

-Any activity not delivered or presented will be considered scored with 0 points.

Activity 1 - Exhibitions and presentations in class (evaluation method "Participation in the activities proposed in the classroom")

-Introduction and objectives of the project: 10%

-Previous study: analysis of references and background: 10%

-Theoretical framework and methodology: 10%

-Global conception / development of the subject: 10%

Activity 2 - TFG Alumni and Speed ​​Dating (evaluation method "Participation in the activities proposed in the classroom")

Attendance and participation in the TFG Alumni conference: 5%

Attendance and participation in the Speed ​​Dating TFG: 5%

Activity 3 - Preparation and delivery of the Final Project (TF) ("Exam" evaluation method)

Writing and delivery of the complete project on the chosen topic: 50% of the final grade.

Important:

-It is essential to obtain a 5 out of 10 (25 points out of 50) as a minimum grade in Activity 3. Any work that does not reach 5 will not average with the other grades, will be considered unfit and will result in the immediate suspension of the subject. These regulations of minimum note are equally applicable to the announcement of recovery of the asignatura.

-The spelling and wording will be taken into account in the correction of the project. Poor wording and / or misspellings will result in significant penalties in the assessment.

-If plagiarism is detected in any of the exercises or in Activity 3, the subject will be automatically suspended and the Final Work will be considered unfit.

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