Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 14151/2010
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 45,0 PL + 15,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 9932045.
Lecturer
- João Pedro Freire Fonseca da Luz (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
1. To understand the cinema as an artistic expression, industry and thought;
2. To identify strategies and filmic construction methods by analyzing the filmography of several authors and historical periods;
3. To comprehend the filmic construction process in each of its phases.
Program
a. Definition of a translatable concept for cinematic images;
b. Preparation of rhetoric tools: notice of intent and synopsis;
c. Recording a plan representing a concept or theme;
d. Planning a scene writing the contents of the various plans according to the concept or theme;
e. Recording and editing of a previously planned scene;
f. Recording and editing a sequence composed of three scenes.
Evaluation Methodology
Bibliography
- Eisenstein, S. e , . (1949). Film Form - Essays in Film Theory. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc.
- Katz, S. e , . (1991). Film Directing Shot by Shot. Stoneham: Michael Wiese Productions
- Nichols, B. e , . (2001). Introduction to Documentary. Bloomington: Indiana University Press
- Tarkovsky, A. e , . (1986). Sculpting in Time. Austin: University of Texas Press
Teaching Method
1. Viewing and analysis of documentary films;
2. Reading, analysis and discussion of texts listed in the bibliography;
3. Presentation and discussion of personal views;
4. Monitoring, discussion and correction of exercises under production.
Software used in class
