ELO-E1537 - Theory of Documentary Film 2: exam, Lecture, 7.12.2021-10.12.2021

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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

Students will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theory of documentary film with varying themes and will critically examine the tradition of the documentary mode. Students will be able to apply theoretical concepts to the analysis of documentary films, and explore theoretical frameworks for their own MA written thesis.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 07.12.2021 - 10.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course will explore different aspects of documentary film theory. The content will vary and could explore landmark theories in documentary film as well as new theoretical and conceptual approaches to the field. The course could also take students own MA thesis ideas as the starting point in order to help students build theoretical frameworks around their dissertation projects.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, readings, film screenings, and discussions. Students will be required to research, read and summarize documentary theory literature during independent study time. Completing the course involves students active participation in class and the completion of a written assignment or oral presentation.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 16-27h
    Independent study: 27-65h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study material changes according to course content.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Minimum number of students: 2

    The final credits are determined by the students´ active participation in the course and successful completion of the course assignment.

    Students must attend the first session of the course to secure their place of study.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

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