ELO-E1547 - History and Theory of Documentary Film 2, Lecture, 20.1.2025-31.1.2025

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 recognize main issues of the theory and history of documentary film.  

Students will be able to critically examine some of the traditions, concepts, authors or debates of documentary filmmaking from an historical and theoretical perspective.

Students will be able to discuss the relevance of the course content to their own artistic practice and research.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 20.01.2025 - 31.01.2025

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:

    The course will explore different aspects of documentary film history and theory, critically examining traditions, concepts or authors from a theoretical and historical perspective. The course might focus on historical periods, artistic movements, authors or theoretical concepts in documentary film.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will be required to research, read and summarize literature on documentary history and theory. Completing the course involves students active participation in class and the completion of a written assignment or oral presentation.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

     

    Contact teaching and feedback (ratio 1:1): 41 hours (max)

    Student’s own and group work and student´s own processing  (ratio 1:1): 41 hours (máx)

    Total: 82 hours.

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study material changes according to course content.

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: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 No teaching

    Registration:

    Registration for courses in 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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