Science communication at the AFO festival
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303MKAFO | credit | 2 | 16 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 38 to 48 hours of self-study | English, Czech | summer |
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Department
The subject provides Department of Documentary Film
Contents
The International Festival of Popular Science Films has been organized by Palacký University in Olomouc since 1966. Over the years, the chamber closed event has become one of the largest educational events in Europe. It is a unique festival in the Czech Republic, which has hosted scientists such as evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, robotics visionary Hiroshi Ishiguro, or AI philosopher Susan Schneider.
The module starts on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10 am, when students of KDT FAMU Petr Salaba, whose film essay IIIIIIIIIIIII won the award for the best Czech and Slovak popular science film at the AFO festival in 2018 and who in 2019 won the personal Spotlight Award for promising young documentary filmmakers. Together we will discuss the functioning of the festival, the ecosystem of scientific documentary and science communication in the Czech Republic and in the world. It is possible to participate in the module from Thursday to Sunday. The condition of the credit is participation in at least five events from the AFO program: industry or public festival screenings and submission of a written reflection.
Learning outcomes
expanding knowledge of current trends in science, technology and education and an important festival of science-popular cinematography in the Czech Republic
Prerequisites and other requirements
none
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Evaluation methods and criteria
participation in the meeting on Friday at 10 a.m. in the atrium in Konvikt with Petr Salaba, participation in at least 5 events from the AFO program + reflection essay (2 standard pages) on a selected topic
Note
information regarding accommodation and AFO accreditation will be provided by Zuzana Ehrlichová (ehrlichova@afo.cz) - accommodation is provided for 3 nights from 25-28. 4. 2024 in Koleje Generála Svobody (550 crowns per night per person - students pay in cash on the spot)
Further information
No schedule has been prepared for this course
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