Course - Documentary film production - FVP2001
Documentary film production
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About the course
Course content
FVP2001 is a practical supplementary course that focuses on documentary film production and related genres.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, the student has knowledge about:
- genre specific audio-visual forms of expression, including insight into the distinctive communicative character, of the documentary film genre
- workflow and the technical process from idea to finished audio-visual expression in documentary film production
- different crew functions and production processes applied in the making of audio-visual documentary productions
- editorial decisions, issues and ethics associated with interacting with other people during documentary film making work
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, the student knows how to:
- develop and produce a documentary film production
- communicate documentary topics efficiently through the creative use of direction, cinematography, lighting, editing and sound design
- budget and plan audiovisual documentary film productions
- practice the ethical treatment of persons; to identify and be mindful of the experiences, feelings and thoughts of others before, during and after the making of documentary films
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, group sessions and exercises are given during the course.
Course requirements: Compulsory production work. The number of production works that must be submitted will be specified by the course supervisor at the start of the course.
To be able to be assigned a final grade for the course, the student must have attended 80 % of the course. The requirement of 80 % attendance and active participation is absolute. The legitimate absence of 20 % covers absence due to illness or other causes. Absence exceeding the 20 % limit is not accepted, even if it's caused by circumstances the student is not responsible for. In special cases, like serious or long-term illness, the student can be given individual education by application to the department.
It is the student's responsibility to keep updated on messages from the department or the teacher on Blackboard. The course language is Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- All instruction is compulsory, with a required 80% attendance
- Production Work
Further on evaluation
A written assignment of approx. 3500 - 4000 words counts as 1/3 of the final grade. An exam film production counts as 2/3 of the final grade. Both parts of the exam are graded separately. Both parts of the assessment must be assigned a passing grade to pass the course. Upon failing one part of the examination, this part can be retaken to complete the course. The final grade will be calculated and assigned once both parts of the examination are passed. If a new exam film production is to be attempted, the date and timeframe for the exam will be set based on the resources of the Department.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Video Production (BFVPROD)
Required previous knowledge
FVP1001, FILM1100 or FILM1101, FILM1102.
Course materials
Set texts of approximately 600 pages
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MPROD2011 | 15 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Film and Video Production