Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 13021/2015
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
Attendence 10%
Participation 10%
Exercize#1 20%
Exercize#2 20%
Exercize#3 20%
Exercize#4 20%
Presentation of all exercizes until the frequency, the exam or the improvement dates.
Bibliography
- Katz, S. (1991). Film Directing Shot by Shot. Stoneham: Michael Wise Productions
- Nichols, B. (2001). Introduction to Documentary. Bloomington: Indiana University 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
Final Cut
Quicktime Player
Open Office
