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16639
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Cinema
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
a) Identify the main characteristics of documentary cinema
b) Identify the main moments in the historical evolution of documentary
c) Present a consistent and pertinent discourse on the genre
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Syllabus |
1. The cinematographic documentary:
Definition, historical evolution, modes of representation, themes and procedures of the documentary. Reading of the book Introduction to documentary, by Bill Nichols.
2. Discussing the genre: programming and the creation of documentary films.
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Main Bibliography |
Mendonça, Luís (2016). "Crítica e cinefilia – dos Cahiers amarelos à nova democracia digital". Revista Camões, nº 24.
Nichols, Bill (2001), Introduction to documentary. Indiana University Press.
Shambu, Girish (2019). “Por uma nova cinefilia”. Revista Cinética [Orig. Film Quarterly]
Rabiger, Michael (1997) Directing the documentary, Focal Press
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching methodology consists of the following:
a) in-class discussion of chapters from the book Introduction to Documentary and viewing of films appropriate to each of these chapters.
In this sense, the assessment consists of a frequency with consultation.
b) Masterclass on programming and presentation by the teacher of aspects to be considered in a film project
In this sense, the assessment consists of the preparation of a piece of work and its respective presentation in class or of a program or a proposal for a film project.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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