Degree | Type | Year |
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Journalism | OT | 3 |
Journalism | OT | 4 |
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Knowledge of technological fundamentals and audiovisual language. Basic student competencies in the use of photo, video, and audio editing software
Provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the ideation, pre-production, filming, and editing of documentaries with a more elaborate and reflective perspective—closer to observation and the portrayal of reality—seeking to go beyond conventional journalistic narratives.
Know the history of documentary film, as well as the most representative works and creators. Learn the language and specific characteristics of the genre to develope the ability to analyze and make critical and imaginative documentary projects.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Classes | 15 | 0.6 | 3, 2, 8, 17 |
Laboratory practices | 22.5 | 0.9 | 3, 2, 4, 8, 17 |
Seminars | 15 | 0.6 | |
Type: Supervised | |||
Tutorials | 7.5 | 0.3 | 8 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Visions, readings and documentary pieces | 82.5 | 3.3 | 3, 8, 17 |
Documentary Theory and Practice is a theoretical subject with laboratory-based practical sessions (TPL). The learning objectives are achieved through three types of sessions: lectures, seminars, and practicals.
Theoretical classes are structured around the viewing of documentary excerpts and classroom discussions.
Seminar sessions and laboratory practices are dedicated to the planning, design, production, and post-production of a short documentary film. Students' independent work and regular tutorial sessions with instructors are essential to achieving the competencies and learning outcomes through this group audiovisual creation project (teams of 4 to 6 students).
A detailed calendar of the different sessions, along with a full description of the practical assignment, its objectives, and the working dynamics, will be presented on the first day of class. All content and course materials covered in class will be published on the virtual campus to ensure proper follow-up of the course.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Practices | 50% | 3 | 0.12 | 1, 11, 3, 15, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 9, 14, 13, 12, 17, 7 |
Seminars | 20% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 1, 11, 5, 6, 13, 17, 16, 7 |
Written evidence | 30% | 3 | 0.12 | 5 |
The subject will be evaluated through three different procedures:
Completion of all three assessment components is mandatory in order to pass the course, and only the written exam is eligible for reassessment.
Attendance at theoretical sessions is not mandatory but is highly recommended, as the content from screenings, discussions, and class questions is part of the exam. Only a summary of the classroom presentation will be uploaded to the Virtual Campus.
Attendance at seminar and practical sessions is mandatory. The seminars will focus on the pre-production of the documentary project (topic proposals, project development, and pitching), while the practical sessions will cover the production and post-production of the short documentaries (teamwork dynamics, submitted audiovisual piece, and the production report/dossier).
Students will be entitled to reassessment in the course if they have been evaluated on a set of activities accounting for at least two-thirds of the total course grade.
This course/module does not provide for a single-assessment system.
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted as an integral part of the work, provided that their use is justified and that the outcome reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. Students must clearly identify which parts were generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced both the process and the final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency will be considered academic dishonesty and may result in a penalty to the activity’s grade or more serious sanctions in severe cases.
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BARNOW, Erik (1996). El documental. Historia y estilo. Barcelona: Gedisa.
BRICCA, Jacob: Documentary editing: principles & practice, Londres: Routledge, 2018
CERDÁN, Josetxo; TORREIRO, Casimiro (2005). Documental y vanguardia. Madrid: Catedra
FRANCÉS, Miquel (2013). El documental en el entorno digital. Barcelona:UOC.
GIFREU, Arnau (2013). El Documental interactivo: evolución, caracterización y perspectivas de desarrollo. Barcelona: UOC.
LEÓN, Bienvenido (2009). Dirección de documentales para TV: guión, producción y realización. Navarra: Eunsa
NICHOLS, Bill (1997): La representación de la realidad: cuestiones y conceptos sobre el documental Barcelona: Paidós.
NICHOLS, Bill. (2001): Introduction to documentary. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
PLANTINGA, Carl (1997). Rhetoric and representation in nonfiction film. Cambridge University Press.
RABIGER, Michael (2005): Dirección de Documentales. Madrid: IORTV.
SOLER, Llorenç. (1997): La realización de documentales y reportajes para televisión. Barcelona: Cims.
SUCARI, Jacobo (2012). El documental expandido: pantalla y espacio. Barcelona: UOC.
WEINRICHTER, Antonio. (2004): Desvíos de lo real. El cine de no ficción. Madrid:T&B Editores
Office software: Word or equivalent, PowerPoint or equivalent
Video and audio editing & Post-production:: DaVinci / Premiere / Final Cut; Affinity Photo / Photoshop; Audacity / Audition
Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
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(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 11 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 12 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |