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DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Course
RTVC302 - DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION
Department
Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
2 + 2 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

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

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 How Can We Define Documentary Film?
Week 3 The Struggle With Nature: Robert J. Flaherty, "Nanook of the North"
Week 4 Futurism and Dzigo Vertov's Kino-Eye: "Man With a Movie Camera"
Week 5 John Grierson and the British Documentary Movement: "Night Mail"
Week 6 Propaganda Films of the Second World War
Week 7 Revision
Week 8 MIDTERM EXAM
Week 9 Direct Cinema
Week 10 Cinema Verite
Week 11 Ethnographic Cinema
Week 12 Truth, History and Documentary, "The Thin Blue Line"
Week 13 Documentaphobia and Mixed Modes: Micheal Moore's "Roger and Me"
Week 14 FINAL EXAM
Week 15 -

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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
  4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
  7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
  8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
  16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
  17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
  18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
  23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
  25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
  26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

Po-Lo Matrix

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