FFP1-DS10 Documentary storytelling
FFP1-DS10 Documentary storytelling
- Course description
- Course CodeFFP1-DS10
- Level of Study5.1
- Program of StudyFilm Production 1
- Credits10
- Study Plan 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
Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.
Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.
Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.
Two (2) mandatory work requirements must be submitted throughout the course, in addition to the final course submission. These requirements will be assessed as either Approved or Not Approved.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Individual | 1 Week(s) |
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Group | 10 Week(s) |
Course Assignment | Grade A-F | Group | 10 Week(s) |