DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce the development of documentary film in terms of its history, its genres and its pioneers. Students will also consider the relation between reality and representation, and the distinction between fiction and documentary filmmaking. This course integrates the basic historical, theoretical and practical approaches to the basic techniques of documentary production in different mass media tools. The historical diversification and evolution of the documentary film and television will be emphasized in the course. With documentary demonstrations, discussions of sample documentary films, and out of class assignments, this course provides the fundamental theoretical knowledge and skills that are required for documentary production.

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Students will be able to define the fundamental aspects of documentary production.
2. 02 Students will be able to recite the history of documentary.
3. 03 Students will classify the core movements of documentary.
4. 04 Students will be able to analyze the films of important names of documentary history.
5. 05 Students will be able to identify the contemporary trends in documentary production.
6. 06 Students will be able to define and interpret the difference between reality and cinematographic reality.
7. 07 Students will be able to compare the characteristics of documentary and fiction.
8. 08 .

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Grant, B.K. & Sloniowski, J., 2014. Documenting the Documentary: Close Readings of Documentary Film and Video. Wayne State University Press, Detroit.
2. 02 Nichols, B., 2010. Introduction to Documentary. 2nd Ed. Indiana University Press, Bloomington and Indianapolis.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to define the fundamental aspects of documentary production.
2. L02 Students will be able to recite the history of documentary.
3. L03 Students will classify the core movements of documentary.
4. L04 Students will be able to analyze the films of important names of documentary history.
5. L05 Students will be able to identify the contemporary trends in documentary production.
6. L06 Students will be able to define and interpret the difference between reality and cinematographic reality.
7. L07 Students will be able to compare the characteristics of documentary and fiction.
8. L08 .

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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