ELO-E153301 - Planning and Writing Documentary Films 2, Lecture, 4.10.2021-15.10.2021

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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 learn about the special features of documentary film idea development, screenwriting and pre-work, and the diversity of the screenplay in the documentary genre. Students will develop tools to successfully take their project from film idea to film proposal. Students will familiarize with how to present their documentary projects both in writing and in oral presentation (i.e. pitching)  

Credits: 4

Schedule: 04.10.2021 - 15.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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 be used to brainstorm, develop, write and work on an MA thesis film and listen to guest lectures by industry professionals, which will open up the diversity of documentary screenwriting and film project presentation.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in the course, developing your own idea towards the script and creating a film project proposal.  

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 27-54h

    Workshops/Independent study: 54-81h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course materials related to theme. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course is mandatory for students aiming to pitch that academic year. 

    Minimum number of students: 2

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

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching

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