6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 45,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 31047.
Lecturer
- João Pedro Freire Fonseca da Luz (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
. Proficiency in digital video editing applications
. Fundamental knowledge of film theory and history
Objectives
A. Contextualize the report within the genres of documentary filmmaking
B. Adopt a journalistic and ethical point of view on relevant topics
C. Understand the production phases of an investigative journalistic documentary
D. Develop and produce an investigative journalistic documentary
Program
1. Documentary Genres
1.1. Categories
1.2. Production Methodologies
2. Reportage as a Journalistic Genre
2.1. Types of Reportage
2.2. Characteristics
3. Documentary and Reportage
3.1. Specificities
3.2. Devices and Formulas
4. Themes, Ideas, Stories
4.1. Point of View, Participants, Target Audience
4.2. Exhibition/Distribution Potential
5. Pre-production
5.1. Script, Filming Locations, Technical Resources
5.2. Shooting Schedule, Authorizations
6. Production
6.1. Management of Technical Resources
6.2. Interviews, Additional Shots (B-roll)
7. Post-production
7.1. Organization and Analysis of Raw Materials
7.2. Editing and Export
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment by attendance and by exam (regular, appeal, and special)
Production of knowledge application exercises in groups of 2 students or individually
Exercise #1
Exercise #2
Exercise #3
Exercise #4
Exercise #5
Exercise #6
Exercise #7
The final grade for the course unit results from the simple average of the grades obtained in the exercises produced, according to the semester work plan presented by the teacher.
Exercises that are not presented in person during the scheduled classes on the dates indicated in the semester work plan will not receive a grade, being assigned 0 points.
All exercises presented and submitted in person during the scheduled classes on the dates indicated in the semester work plan may be improved and submitted until the last class of the semester.
The assessment is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 11 of the Academic Regulations of the IPT Schools. Students who obtain a grade of 10 or higher under the attendance-based assessment system are exempt from the exam.
Bibliography
- Burgh, H. (2000). Investigative journalism - Context and practice. London: Taylor & Francis
- Curran, S. (2007). Documentary Storytelling- Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films. Burlington: Focal Press
- Eckhardt, N. (2012). Documentary Filmmakers Handbook. Jefferson: McFarland & Company
- Rosenthal, A. e Eckhardt, N. (2016). Writing, Directing, and Producing Documentary Films and Digital Videos. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press
Teaching Method
1. Expository method
2. Case studies
3. Production of exercises
4. Presentation and analysis of the exercises produced
Software used in class
Quicktime Player
Internet browser
Davinci Resolver
AI chatbot
Microsoft Teams
