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 evaluation
Production of 3 film exercises with a minimum duration of 5 minutes
Each exercise should focus on one genre
Theoretical review of each exercise
Presentation of each exercise in class according to assessment dates
Exam and Appeal evaluation
Production of 3 film exercises with a minimum duration of 5 minutes
Each exercise should focus on one gender
Theoretical review of each exercise
Delivery / submission of exercises according to exam date
Bibliography
- León, B. (2001). O Documentário de Divulgação Científica. Avanca: Edições Cine-Clube de Avanca
- Martins, P. (2011). O Cinema em Portugal: Os Documentários Industriais de 1933 a 1985. Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda
- Nichols, B. (1994). Blurred Boundaries. Bloomington: Indiana University 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. Fieldwork for filmic exercise production
Software used in class
