ELO-E153601 - Genre Workshop, Lecture, 16.5.2022-20.5.2022

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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: 14

Schedule: 16.05.2022 - 20.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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:

    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.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.  

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For each week of course:

    Lectures: 16-27h
    Workshops/Independent study: 27-38h

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´ participation 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

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching

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