Basic knowledge of filmmaking and film theory at a level equivalent to 20 completed higher education credits in film, moving image or similar.

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

The course is divided into three modules:

• Film theory (5 credits)

• Experimental film production (10 credits)

• Short film production (15 credits)

The course offers in-depth studies focused on cinematic storytelling. During the course, students will develop competence in filmmaking through practical production exercises and experiments using digital video. In module 3, a short documentary or fiction film is produced.

Theory and practice are integrated into practical exercises and film projects. There is a problematization and analysis of genre-specific characteristics through theory from the cross-diciplinary field of film studies.

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

• Use theory for analysis of film productions. (1)

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of narrative structures and components in film and how they are used in a production. (2)

• demonstrate developed skills in the production of film using digital technology.(3)

• Problematize genre conventions by producing experimental film productions (4)

• Demonstrate an in-depth ability to produce a short film from idea to finished product. (5)

• evaluate film production as a process and problematize the ethical and social consequences of their own film production.(6)

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 experimental work in specific exercises and assignments.

In module 3 a fictional or documentary production is carried out, where theory is integrated through an in-depth 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 an individual essay.

In module 2, learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 are examined through a portfolio of production assignments and active participation in examination seminars.

In module 3, learning outcomes 5 and 6 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 specific projects. Re-examinations will be offered according to the student’s rights, but with adjustments to the specific assignment since it cannot be conducted in the same context as the ordinary examination.

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Ehrlich, N. (n.d.). Animating Truth. Documentary and Visual Culture in the 21st Century. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press

Etherington-Wright, C., & Doughty, R. (2011). Understanding Film Theory?: Theoretical and Critical Perspectives. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Nora M. Alter, & Timothy Corrigan. (2017). Essays on the Essay Film. New York: Columbia University Press.

Sturken, M., & Cartwright, L. (2018). Practices of looking?: an introduction to visual culture. Third edition. New York: Oxford University Press.

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.