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 be able to examine the creative methods and filmmaking approaches of renowned visiting documentary filmmakers.   

Students will be able to create documentary film exercises applying the cinematic approaches explored in the course.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 21.11.2022 - 02.12.2022

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:

    A workshop style course that will give students the opportunity to learn and practice filmmaking skills, be introduced to cinematic approaches and reflect upon their own artistic development with the guidance of experienced filmmakers.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation, lectures, workshop work and the completion of film assignment.  

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course includes masterclasses with visiting filmmaker, film screenings, discussions, and independent study time in which students will carry out a practical film exercise. 

    Lectures (ratio 1:1): 41 hours (max)

    Independent Studies/Workshop (ratio 1:2): 40 hours (máx)

    Total: 81 hours.

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DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 No teaching

    Enrollment :

    Registration for courses: Sisu. 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-at-aalto-arts

    Minimum number of students: 2.

    Maximum number of students: 12

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