Minors

Film and Television Producing (minor)

Basic information

Code:

ARTS3088

Extent:

18 ECTS

Curriculum:

2026–2028

Level:

Other studies

Language of learning:

English
Finnish
Swedish

Target group:

All Aalto students

Teacher in charge:

Anna Heiskanen

Administrative contact:

Silvia Puukko
studentservices@aalto.fi

Organising department:

Department of Film (ELO)

Organiser:

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Prerequisites:

A background in the subject is a prerequisite (see the application instructions)

Quotas and restrictions:

0-5 students are selected per academic year.

Application process:

Application in Spring.

Application instructions for Aalto University students

NOTE: The courses offered by the Department of Film are piloting semester-based course registration.

In the academic year 2026–2027, the Department of Film’s course registration periods are:

For autumn semester (periods 1 and 2): Mon 27 July 2026 – Mon 17 August 2026
For spring semester (periods 3–5): Mon 16 November 2026 – Mon 7 December 2026

If you did not notice the different registration period for courses in periods 1 and 2 in Sisu, please contact the student services at studentservices@aalto.fi.

Minor students are required to have prior knowledge of the audiovisual field or education in production or another field (for example, through education in another major or professional experience). Participation in teaching generally requires fluency in Finnish and English. The application must include a motivation letter that also outlines the applicant's earlier experience.

Content and structure of the minor

Target group: For bachelor's and master's students, ELO and Aalto ARTS students, University of the Arts students, all students of Aalto University

Name of the minor in other languages: Elokuva- ja televisiotuotanto, Film och television produktion

The content of the minor is tailored to each student separately in conversation with the responsible teacher. The student chooses their minor studies according to their learning targets (min. 18 cr) from the course offering of the minor. The course content is designed uniquely according to the student's needs, previous studies and skills as well as the courses on offer.

Learning Outcomes

  • learns about the advance planning, financing, production and post-production of a short form film
  • knows the key legal issues and principles of contractual practices
  • knows the domestic sources of funding, distribution and distribution channels, as well as the concepts and principles of distribution strategy and marketing
  • understands the professional practices and responsibilities of a film producer

Structure of the minor

The structure of the minor is planned individually from the student's needs, previous studies and skills from the courses of film and television production and other film courses. The minor aims to provide an opportunity to participate in a film production. 

Minor studies

Koodi Kurssin nimi Op
ELO-C1061 Elokuvatuotannon prosessi.  8
ELO-C2527 Johdatus tuottajan työkaluihin 3
ELO-C2524 Aikataulutus, AVFX ja budjetointi 6
ELO-C2523 Juridiikka, rahoitus ja markkinointi 6
ELO-C2528 Lyhytelokuvatuotannon suunnittelu ja apulaisohjaus 3
ELO-C2529 Ajankohtaista tuottamisessa A  2
ELO-C2532 Ajankohtaista tuottamisessa  B 2
ELO-C2530 Liiketoiminta ja projektinhallinta 2
ELO-C1210 Johtaminen ja ryhmädynamiikka (BA) 3
ELO-C1063 BA-elokuva (fiktio) esituotanto 9
ELO-C1047 BA-elokuva (fiktio) tuotanto 3
ELO-C1065 BA-elokuva (dokumentti) esituotanto 9
ELO-C1044 BA-elokuva (dokumentti) tuotanto  3

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