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Filmmakers Theory

Filmmakers Theory

Code	13570
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Cinema
Entry requirements	Not applicable.
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face.
Work placements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	1. Present a comprehensive and broad understanding of the notion of "filmmaker" 2. Recognize the pertinence of the filmmaker's discourse and identify concepts and expressions of those discourses as well as specificities of the respective creative process 3. Check the articulation of the thought and poetics of the filmmakers with film theory.
Syllabus	1. The "filmmakers on film" approach. Extended notion of "filmmaker". Issues: scope, potential and limits of the approach in the scope of current film theory. 2. Viewing and discussion of films nominated for the EUFA-European University Film Award. 3. Elaboration of a scientific article in which the "filmmakers on film" approach is operationalized.
Main Bibliography	Penafria, M.; Baggio, E.; Graça, A.R.; Araujo,D. Teoria dos cineastas, vols I, II e III. Disponíveis em: www.labcom-ifp.ubi.pt/tcineastas Aumont,J. (2002), As Teorias dos Cineastas, Papirus Editora, 2004. ____ (2008), "Pode o filme ser um ato de teoria?" in Revista Educação e Realidade, no 33,(1), jan/jun. Filmography: Filmes nomeados ao EUFA-European University Film Award, 2022: ANATOMY OF A FALL, de Justine Triet; GREEN BORDER, de Agnieszka Holland; HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS, de Goran Stolevski; HOW TO HAVE SEX, de Molly Manning Walker; THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE, de Ilker Çatak.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The uc is taught using the discussion of texts previously read by students; viewing of the films nominated for the EUFA and follow-up sessions of the work in article form. The evaluation consists of two elements: Text in the form of a scientific article, with presentation in class (50%). The operationalization of the “filmmakers on film” approach is evaluated, as well as formal aspects of the article. Participation in class (in choosing the film for the EUFA-European University Film Award) and in article follow-up sessions (50%).
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.