ELO-E1546 - Planning and Writing Documentary Films 2, Lecture, 2.10.2023-13.10.2023

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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 be able to apply diverse developing tools to successfully taker their projects from film idea to film proposal.

Students will be able to present their documentary projects both in writing and in oral presentations (i.e. pitching) to peers and faculty.  

Students will be able to create documentary film proposals following industry standards.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 02.10.2023 - 13.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

    During this course students will bring a documentary film idea that they will develop, present and write. The course will explore the special features of documentary film idea development, screenwriting and preliminary research, as well as different ways of understanding and presenting a screenplay in documentary film.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in the course, developing a documentary film idea and creating a documentary project proposal.  

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (ratio 1:1): 41 hours (max) Independent Studies/Workshop (ratio 1:2): 40 hours (máx)

    Total: 81 hours.

    At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course.

    All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.

    Study methods changed by decision of Academic Committee for Arts, Design and Architecture on 1st of February 2023.

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 I
    2023-2024 Autumn I

    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.

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