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)

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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 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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