PRINCIPLES OF DOCUMENTARY CINEMA (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – explain Explain different approaches, elements & requirements for different kind of documentaries; LO2 – demonstrate Demonstrate the ability to write a documentary storyline and a production plan based on preliminary research; LO3 – demonstrate Demonstrate the ability to undertake research for a short documentary project; LO4 – Design Design a documentary proposal for a short documentary.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Documentary Films;
2. Exploration on Bill Nichols’Documentary styles and modes;
3. Building & focusing ideas;
4. Research and Development of Documentary;
5. Documentary Treatment and Scriptwriting;
6. Production Design to Documentary;
7. Documentary Subjects and Interview techniques;
8. Documentary Practice: UMKM Video Profiles;
9. Ethics and Law Legalities;
10. Documentary Funding, Distribution and Film Festival;
11. Preparing your Proposal (1);
12. Preparing your Proposal (2);
13. Final Proposal Presentation.