his course implements an educational innovation model grounded in three interconnected active methodologies, designed to break away from unidirectional lecturing and ensure an organic convergence between theory and filmmaking praxis:

• Flipped Classroom: This methodology structures the initial theoretical-analytical block. Drawing from the keynote sessions providing historical and formal contextualization, students assume an active role outside the classroom through autonomous screenings and critical readings of core works. In-class sessions are dedicated to the co-creation of knowledge through dialogic debate and cooperative work, where groups critically analyze the films by immediately applying the theoretical concepts studied.
• Challenge-Based Learning (CBL): In the transition toward the practical component, teaching is structured through a pedagogical scaffolding framework based on solving specific technical and formal challenges. Within the laboratory workshop spaces, students must complete contextualized experimental micro-projects (such as conducting an observational shoot, executing interviews, or creating a montage-based documentary). These challenges operate as safe learning environments that consolidate technical skills and introduce the dynamics of real-world production.
• Project-Based Learning (PBL): This serves as the backbone methodology for the second half of the course. Organised into autonomous working teams and supervised through periodic tutorials, students must conceptually develop, organize, and fully produce a short documentary film. This final project not only assesses technical skills but also requires the submission of a critical reflection in which the groups theoretically contextualize their work, linking practical learning outcomes with the conceptual and historical debates of the course. The process culminates in a collective screening session of the produced pieces.

A detailed schedule outlining the content of each session will be presented on the first day of the course and will be available on the course’s Virtual Campus, where students will

find the various teaching materials deemed appropriate by the instructors and necessary information for effective course monitoring. Should the teaching modality change for reasons of force majeure according to the competent authorities, the teaching staff will inform students of any modifications to the course schedule and teaching methodologies.

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.

All assessment components must be passed in order to average and pass the course. Students will be entitled to retake the course if they have been assessed on all activities whose weight is at least two-thirds of the total grade for the course. To be eligible to retake the course, a student must have obtained an average grade of 3.5.

This course does not include the single assessment system.

Non-Assessable. Following point 9 of Article 266 of the UAB Academic Regulations, if it is determined that the student has not provided sufficient evidence to be evaluated, the subject will be classified as non-assessable.

If a student commits any irregularity that could lead to a significant variation in the grade for an assessment, that assessment will be graded with a 0, regardless of any disciplinary process that may be initiated. If multiple irregularities occur in the assessments for the same course, the final grade for this course will be 0.

For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permitted exclusively for editing and revising text (and images). Students must clearly identify any parts generated with these technologies, specify the tools used and include a reffection on how AI has inffuenced the process and final outcome of the assignment. Failure to disclose the use of

AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in

severe cases.