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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 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
  2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
  3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
  4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
  5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
  6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
  7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
  8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
  9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
  10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
  11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
  12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L07 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L08 - - - - - - - - - - - - -