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
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
A. Producing films based on everyday life
B. Building meaning in film shots
C. Creating shots according to visual rules
D. Adapting a shot to the action events occurring in it
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
Continuous assessment:
Attendance (10%)
Class participation (10%)
Exercise#1 - 20%
Exercise#2 - 20%
Exercise#3 - 20%
Exercise#4 - 20%
Mid-term assessment and working students:
Attendance and participation is not considered.
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. Screening and analysis of documentary films;
2. Reading, analysis and discussion of texts listed in the bibliography;
3. Presentation and discussion of personal views;
4. Exercise monitoring, discussion and correction
Software used in class
Final Cut
Quicktime Player
Open Office
