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Presentation
Presentation
This course aims to complement the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the course of the previous discipline of "Audiovisual and Film Creation Workshop II - Documentary" (1st Year, 2nd Semester), fundamentally by means of a thorough experimentation of the crafts involved in the creation and production of films within the documentary genre. At the same time, it is intended that students deepen analytical and critical skills regarding the film production within the documentary genre, thus encouraging their active participation in the discussion around a selection of reference documentaries that will be viewed and commented in class.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT160-24625
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Analysis of the filmic discourse in the production of documentary genre. The use of interviews and archives in documentary film. The essayistic aspect of documentary film. Preparation and conducting of interviews both in the research and shooting phases. Ethical questions and decisions in relation to the intervening subject and the spectator. Notions of point of view, approach, representation, characterization and dramaturgy in non-fiction documentary. Project development: research and fieldwork methods, conceptualization, treatment, narrative structuring. Project presentation. Strategies and methodologies to to promote and distribute documentary film. Methodological and aesthetical aspects that intervene in the filming process, image and sound editing in the documentary. Follow-up of the implementation of practical exercises and tutorials on the semester projects.
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Objectives
Objectives
Understanding of the genre specificities, modes of expression and processes that are characteristic of documentary cinema. Understanding of key conceptual procedures and the ethical principles involved in the production of a documentary film. Development of competences to research and organise a project, and to develop and structure a narrative and expressive discourse based on aspects of reality. Knowledge of the entire documentary-making process whilst developing teamwork skills in an environment that simulates real production conditions. Knowledge of aspects relating to the promotion and distribution of documentary film formats.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
1) The pitch presentations of students' projects to market decision-makers, in the ambit of the module, will enable students to receive professional feedback to complement their academic studies, as a means to allow them to gauge the potential of the decisions they have made. 2) The programming of documentary films, which complements the teaching and is organised across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, includes sessions with guest filmmakers aimed at promoting the sharing of knowledge and experiences that may inspire students' artistic practices.
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References
References
BERNARD, Sheila Curran (2011) - Documentary Storytelling for Video and Filmmakers. Oxford: Focal Press. DANCYGER, Ken (2010) - The Technique of Film and Video Editing - History, Theory and Practice (5th edition). Oxford: Focal Press. MCLANE, Betsy A. (2012) - A New History of Documentary Film (2nd edition). New York: Continuum Books. NICHOLS, Bill (2010) - Introduction to Documentary (2nd edition). Bloomington: Indiana University Press. NICHOLS, Bill (1992) - Representing Reality: Issues and Concepts in Documentary. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. PLANTINGA, Carl (1997) - Rhetoric and Representation in Non-Fiction Film (1st edition). Cambridge University Press. RABIGER, Michael (2009) - Directing the Documentary (5th edition). Oxford: Focal Press. RENOV, Michael (1993) - Theorizing Documentary. New York: Routledge Press. TOBIAS, Michael (1999) - The Search for Reality: The Art of Documentary Filmmaking. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions.
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Assessment
Assessment
Formação teórica e prática. Aulas expositivas com apresentação de conceitos, fundamentação teórica e análise de filmes. Desenvolvimento de trabalhos práticos em regime de tutoria.
Premissas de desenvolvimento dos projectos e trabalhos práticos, condições de apresentação e entrega: a indicar nos enunciados distribuídos aos alunos e/ou conforme as informações afixadas no Moodle.
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Projecto e Desenvolvimento (em grupo)
(vide Moodle)
30%
Curta-metragem documental (em grupo)
(vide Moodle)
70%
Os critérios de avaliação consideram a elaboração e resultado conceptual, narrativo e artístico dos trabalhos executados, a sua adequação relativamente aos requisitos dos enunciados e às matérias abordadas em cada fase de execução, bem como o cumprimento das datas requeridas para apresentações em aula. A avaliação considera em particular o desempenho e a evolução na aprendizagem demonstrados pelo aluno conforme os cargos que assume na feitura do projecto colectivo. A avaliação considera também a participação qualitativa de cada aluno nas aulas, bem como a sua assiduidade, designadamente nas tutorias presenciais, vigorando o regime de faltas.
Aprovação na disciplina com média igual ou superior a 10 valores.
Exames: trabalho prático e relatório analítico.
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes
