FFP1-DS10 Documentary storytelling
FFP1-DS10 Documentary storytelling
- Course description
- Course codeFFP1-DS10
- Level of study5.1
- Program of studyFilm Production 1
- Credits10
- Course coordinatorTherese Jacobsen
This course is an introduction to, and an exploration of the documentary film format. The students gain a practical and theoretical understanding of how to make a documentary film. In the course, the student learn about ethical issues that can arise when working with people in real-life situations, and what often distinguishes the methodology in documentary film from the fiction film. The course provides a thorough introduction to the many expressions of documentary film.
Students have a basic understanding of fictional storytelling from previous courses. The understanding of how and why documentary filmmaking is important to a society will strengthen the student’s knowledge and understanding in how to continue developing their stories in the following courses The student also get a visual knowledge that is necessary for further understanding the art of filmmaking.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of different genres in documentary film
- has knowledge of different tools and concepts used in documentary film production
- understands the importance of documentary film in a societal and value-creation perspective, as well as specific challenges associated with these
- has knowledge of what separates documentary film from fiction film in the different phases of a production
The candidate:
- can apply research methods to explore various documentary film stories
- masters production and postproduction equipment in an independent, functional manner to create a desired expression in a documentary film
- can apply knowledge of different documentary film genres to best convey a documentary film idea
The candidate:
- understands the ethical principles in the documentary film industry and uses these in planning and execution of a documentary film production
- can develop a documentary film and place it in a documentary film genre
- can develop work methods in a good and ethically way with various subjects to tell a story
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | 10 Week(s) |