Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 6320/2018 - 28/06/2018
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 817726.
Lecturer
- João Pedro Freire Fonseca da Luz (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Proficiency in English
Objectives
A. Identify the formal points of intersection and division between fiction and non-fiction in cinema
B. Understand the taxonomic criteria applied to documentary cinema
C. Be familiar with the filmmaking formulas associated with documentary genres
Program
1. Fiction versus non-fiction: distinguishing elements
2. Fiction versus non-fiction: intersection and complementarity
3. Taxonomy of film genres: proposals and debate
4. Documentary genres: categories and conventions
5. Filmmaking formulas in documentary cinema
6. Filmmaking exercises: ethnographic film, scientific film, biographic film, institutional film
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment and exam/resit
Production of 4 films with a duration of up to 7 minutes
A report for each film
Bibliography
- Nichols, B. (1994). Blurred Boundaries. Bloomington: Indiana University Press
- Rabiger, M. (2009). Directing the Documentary. Burlington: Focal Press
- Rosenthal, A. e Corner, J. (2005). New Challenges for Documentary. New York: Manchester University Press
Teaching Method
1. Theoretical and practical classes
2. Film screening and analysis
3. Practical/laboratory classes including practical exercises
Software used in class
