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
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Prerequisites
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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
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELO-E153301
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
Kursseille ottamisen prioriteettijärjestys ARTSissa 1.1.2018