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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

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