AMU3601 · Documentary filmmaking and society

Overview

In this unit you will put the theories learned across the Arts and Social Sciences into practice through the creation of a documentary film that examines various aspects of society. You will bring cross-disciplinary knowledge to bear in crafting a narrative that explores its subject matter in a nuanced and responsible manner. You will learn how to make your own film through all the stages of production, undertaking industry relevant assessments that are designed to develop different skills in demand in the digital workplace. The documentary film is uniquely positioned to interrogate society and the actors with varying levels of power within it. This Work Integrated Learning unit will stimulate you to examine society and investigate gaps that exclude the marginalized, the structural forces that shape society, and the art of engaging filmmaking for a broad audience.

Areas of study: Film, Television and Screen Studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and describe concepts related to documentary film styles and history;
2. Plan and successfully coordinate film production;
3. Research relevant aspects of society and craft a compelling narrative that explores the nuances of the issues raised;
4. Apply practical filmmaking skills to the creation of a short documentary film;
5. Identify and manage associated risks and ethical responsibilities associated with documentary filmmaking.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.