ELO-E1536 - Genre Workshop, 03.05.2021-07.05.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the Genre course student will learn different aspects of the documentary mode, ranging from a particular approach to documentary filmmaking, the in-depth study of a documentary author, a theoretical concept as explored in documentary, a particular historical period of documentary film history, etc. Depending on the subject of the course students will learn creative filmmaking techniques, gain historical perspective or analytical/theoretical tools to expand their knowledge of documentary film.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 03.05.2021 - 07.05.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Arturo Delgado Pereira

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arturo Delgado Pereira

Contact information for the course (valid 26.04.2021-21.12.2112):

ELO-E1536 - Genre Workshop

THINKING ABOUT TIME IN CINEMA:

HISTORY, MEMORY AND THE NOW.

With Kanerva Cederström

 

Major in Documentary Film.

2020/2021

Department of Film, Television and Scenography

ELO, Aalto University

 

 

Dates: 03.05-07.05.2021

Time: 10am-5pm. 

Room: See schedule below.  

Responsible teachers: Kanerva Cederström/Arturo Delgado Pereira

Teaching Language: FINNISH. 

Credits: 2cr

E-mail: kane@kaapeli.fi / arturo.delgado@aalto.fi


 


CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course features varying contents. The course will explore particular approaches to the documentary mode such as autobiographical documentary, observational documentary, essay film, participatory approaches, performative documentary, etc. The course can also study a documentary author in-depth, focus on a particular historical period, or explore a theoretical concept as applied in documentary. Occasionally, this course might take the form of a workshop in which students will carry out a film exercise.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE by Kanerva Cederström.  

    During the course we will discuss the different approaches to Time mainly in documentary and experimental cinema. The specific focus is on how different auteurs have treated History and Memory as subjects and how their films are related to the present time.

    The course will include lectures, screenings, discussions and short essays. Articles to read are sent before the course.


Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, film screenings and discussions. Completing the course require students’ active participation and the completion of a written assignment or oral presentation. Depending on content, the course might occasionally take the form of a workshop in which completion of a film exercise will be required.  

  • Applies in this implementation:


    PRE-ASSIGNMENT.

    Please read the two texts found in the material section, under pre-assignment. Both texts due to the first day of the course (Monday 3 May)


    ASSIGNMENT.

    Students will have to attend classes and write an essay to gain the credits for the course. The subject for the essay is: How is Time represented in one of the films of the course? 

    The essays will be presented on Friday. More information on the first day of the course. 


Workload

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study material changes according to course content.

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