FYBPV0009 Basics of Documentary Filmmaking

Institute of physics in Opava
summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Ing. Petr Jančárek (seminar tutor), Mgr. Jan Mudra (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Petr Jančárek
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
FYBPV0009/01: each even Thursday 17:15–20:30 202
Prerequisites
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Basic knowledge in the field of photography and video Ability to work with text
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Student will acquire a basic orientation in the field of film and television documentary production, including a basic historical overview and types of contemporary AV works in the given field. At the same time, he gets acquainted with the basics of the practical creation of an AV work and carries out basic practical exercises. Creates an AV work of a smaller scale by himself or participates in the creation of an annual AV work together with other colleagues in a designated professional role.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to - identify and summarize the basic periods in the history of documentary film and television production - create a simple scenario of an AV documentary - to navigate the division of professions within the film documentary crew - orient yourself in the sources of music and movements used in the creation of AV works - orient yourself in the basics of copyright with regard to documentary production
Syllabus
  • The development of documentary production • The relationship between the document and the historical context • Basic methodologies and expressive means of documentary film • AV image of reality as a new specific form of message and communication • Basic creative documentary methods (reconstruction, reportage) • Background, research and general preparation for the creation of a documentary AV work • Genre spectrum of documentary AV works (portrait, self-portrait, diary, survey, column, reportage, sports film) • Samples from films, means of expression of world and Czech documentarians. • Management of each student´s own documentary work project.
Teaching methods
Lessons combines the frontal teaching method together for all students and with the same content with practical exercises including analysis of submitted works: lecture, exercise, seminar, consultation
Assessment methods
Homework (extracurricular) is required in class The student is evaluated 20% based on the results of a written knowledge test and 80% based on the quality of an independent AV work or participation in a team project The student publicly defends his work 80% attendance at school is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Student activity and independent work is required during the lesson. In addition to face-to-face and practical teaching, the teacher is also available by appointment for online or written consultations.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2021, summer 2022, summer 2024, summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (summer 2023, recent)
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