General entry requirements + English 6

The aim of the course is to offer foundational training and studies in filmmaking with digital video.

The course is divided into four modules:

The course is an introduction to filmmaking in a broad sense. During the course, students will develop competence in filmmaking through practical exercises in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and post-production using digital video. In module 3 and 4, a fiction short film and documentary are produced.

Practice is integrated with theory by analysis and reflections on how different narrative components are used within different genres through a film historical perspective.

On completion of the course the student will be able to:

The course is both practical and theoretical. The majority of the work is done through film production in groups, and individual tasks under supervision.

Module 1 runs parallel throughout the course and consists of lectures, film screenings and group discussions.

In module 2, competence in practical work with film production is developed through the writing of manuscripts, camera work, lighting, editing and sound design in specific exercises and assignments.

In module 3 and 4, a fictional and documentary production is carried out, where theory is integrated through an investigation of genre concepts and different storytelling techniques. The students report their reflections and theoretical analysis in a written paper.

Importance is placed on the collective process, where the students' experiences and active engagement creates a platform for learning.

In module 1, learning outcome 1 is examined through a written exam.

In module 2, learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5 are examined through a portfolio of production assignments and active participation in examination seminars.

In module 3, learning outcomes 6, 8 and 9 are examined through a production assignment accompanied by written critical reflection and active participation in the examination seminar.

In module 4, learning objectives 3,7,8 and 9 are examined through a production assignment accompanied by written critical reflection and active participation in the examination seminar.

Three opportunities for examination are offered during the academic year. Students who have not finished the course, have the opportunity to take part in examinations the next time the course is offered. Under such circumstances, assignments are carried out according to the literature and assignments that are valid during the time the examination is carried out.

For re-examination of certain assignments, such as production assignments and group projects, certain circumstances apply since the examination of these assignments are dependent on student participation during certain periods of time and in speci?c projects. Re-examinations will be offered according to the student’s rights, but with adjustments to the speci?c assignment since it cannot be conducted in the same context as the ordinary examination.

Bordwell, D., Thompson, K. and Smith, J. (2017) Film art: an introduction. Eleventh edition. McGraw-Hill Education.

Cooper, P. and Dancyger, K. (2005) Writing the short film. 3. ed. Focal Press.

Nichols, B. (2017) Introduction to documentary. Third edition. Indiana University Press.

Raskin, R. (2002) The art of the short fiction film: a shot by shot study of nine modern classics. McFarland.

Renov, M. edt (2012) Theorizing documentary. Routledge (AFI film readers)

Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered, or has undergone significant changes, the students must be offered two opportunities for re-examination based on the syllabus that applied at the time of registration, for a period of one year after the changes have been implemented.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format. The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.