One Year Intensive Program - Documentary and Non-Fiction (CZVF230004)
One Year Intensive Documentary and Non-Fiction Directing Program at FAMU International offers emerging filmmakers a practical, hands-on approach to developing their voice in the world of non-fiction cinema. Based at FAMU Prague, part of the prestigious Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, this program is ideal for students interested in studying non-fiction filmmaking in Prague, Europe. Structured around mentor-led workshops in small groups (typically five), the program provides intensive guidance on shaping raw ideas into fully realized short documentary films. Students are supported through each stage of production – from concept development to the final cut – while gaining a foundation in the creative and academic aspects of filmmaking. All students receive a transcript of completed courses under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), with credits accepted by universities and academies worldwide. Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate from FAMU International. While the program does not guarantee admission into further FAMU International studies, the final portfolio serves as strong application material for advanced filmmaking programs in Prague or abroad.
| Forma studia | prezenční |
|---|---|
| Jazyk výuky | anglicky |
| Druh programu | Standardní kurz zájmový |
| Pracoviště zajišťující uskutečňování programu | FAMU International |
Garant studijního programu
Jitka HEJTMANOVÁ
Popis a cíle
An intensive hands-on experience based on mentor workshop where each students conceive, develop and direct, in an individual manner, three different film projects:
1) One 3 minutes non-fiction film (16mm)
2) One 12 minutes documentary portrait (digital) and
3) One 12 documentary short film (16mm).
The process is supported and completed with a set of mandatory theoretical courses and a range of electives courses.
Výsledky učení
The One Year Intensive Program – Documentary (OYIP-Doc) alumni are equipped with an exhaustive experience in the craft of writing, developing and directing non-fiction short films.
They can critically study environments or realities around them by identifying potential subjects, themes or situations worthy of a documentary or nonfiction film.
They are fully capable of doing theoretical, bibliographical, and field research to write a treatment for a short documentary film.
OYIP-Doc graduates are sufficiently versed in diverse styles, modes, forms, genres and contemporary approaches in non-fiction filmmaking and skilled in determining the best narrative and formal approach to a specific documentary project.
The OYIP-Doc alumni can reflect in a critical manner, both from an artistic and political standpoint, on the relationship between reality, subject and author.
The OYIP-Doc alumni are equipped with the necessary language and skills for a collaboration, both on set and in post, with DOPs, sound designers and editors to deliver a documentary film with high professional and artistic standards.
The OYIP-Doc graduate is skilled to join professional teams of documentary filmmaking as writer, researcher, assistant director or director in the case of short and medium length formats.
The OYIP-Doc graduate is suited to enter the documentary industry with a solid knowledge of documentary dramaturgy, having worked both with film stock and contemporary digital technologies throughout the academic year.
Předpoklady uchazeče
A maximum of 5students per mentor workshop is accepted.
The OYIP-Doc is aimed at students who have at least finished high school education and have gained a minimum of practical experience in directing or producing documentary films. It is a very well-suited program for those who want to get an intensive and hands-on experience in the conception and crafting of documentary films, which would allow them to be accepted for higher education degrees (Bachelor's, Master's) in Filmmaking.
Documentary and non-fiction mentors carefully evaluate the applications from all prospect students and make admission decisions based on the quality of those materials, with an approximate minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 5 students per each mentor workshop.
Podmínky absolování
For completion of the course students must:
1) Execute and complete all three film projects of the mentor workshop within the time defined by the study plan.
2) Attend and pass all mandatory theory classes.
3) Accumulate a minimum of 60 ECTS credits via electives courses and modules.