Class Fictional / Documentary Film Production

This tutorial course is intended to support and develop an original film project - fictional, documentary, or hybrid - conceived as practical research in the field of cinema and included in artistic research within the scope of "project work." The work to be carried out may take different forms, adapting to the nature of the project and the student's path, with a focus on formal experimentation, creative autonomy, and critical reflection on the creative processes. Production takes place within a flexible, unconventional framework, in conjunction with teaching guidance and the technical and logistical resources provided by the University, using the document "Memorandum: Pedagogical-Scientific Framework, Procedures and Copyright" as a guide.

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1. Presentation and discussion of the project idea. 1.1 Motivations and objectives  1.2 Problems with the project in the context of film studies  1.3 Articulation with the written part of the thesis/research article. 2. Script analysis and rewriting requirements.  2.1 Methodological options and types of preliminary research, including themes, locations and cast. 2.2 Revision: Synopsis, logline, statement of intent and character descriptions; formal aspects. 3. Work in progress report on the project. 4. Script survey  4.1 Research question 4.2 Analysis of production conditions: time, resources and financing. 4.3 Environment: visual ideas, lighting and composition.  Determination of cast and locations  4.5 Music: aesthetic and legal considerations 5. Determination of means of production 6. Financial set-up and budget (general idea and details). 7. Authorisations and contracts 8. Team 9. List of materials 10. Preparation and shooting 11. Production schedule 12. Mentoring in cinematography and equipment.  

Tutorial sessions focused on project requirements. The course adopts active learning methodologies and focuses on the autonomous development of original projects. Project-based learning forms the core of the course, enabling students to apply their theoretical and technical knowledge to the creation of a film, from the initial idea to pre-production. This process is guided by specialised tutoring to promote critical reflection, informed decision-making, and interdisciplinary dialogue in the form of 'artistic research'. This research will be linked to a critical point of view regarding the writing of an article in the following semester. Assessment is continuous, with formative feedback provided at key moments, such as the 'Work in Progress' stage, script analysis and production scheduling.  

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