Documentary & Non-Fiction Film

"Bringing Real Stories to Life: The Art and Craft of Documentary Filmmaking"
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10 hours

About Course

This course offers an in-depth exploration of documentary filmmaking, covering its history, genres, techniques, and ethical considerations. Students will learn essential skills such as research, pre-production planning, interview techniques, visual storytelling, sound design, and editing. Through hands-on workshops and group projects, participants will produce a short documentary, gaining practical experience in every stage of production. The course also includes case studies, critiques, and insights into distribution strategies and career opportunities in the documentary field. By the end, students will have a polished documentary project and a deeper understanding of the art and craft of non-fiction storytelling.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the history and genres of documentary filmmaking.
  • Develop research and pre-production skills for non-fiction storytelling.
  • Master interview techniques and ethical practices.
  • Learn visual storytelling, sound design, and editing for documentaries.
  • Create, critique, and refine a short documentary project.
  • Explore distribution, festivals, and career opportunities in the field.

Material Includes

  • Course syllabus and lecture slides
  • Access to documentary case studies and examples
  • Templates for research plans, storyboards, and outlines
  • Interview and production equipment (as provided by the institution)
  • Raw footage for editing practice
  • Resources for funding and distribution opportunities
  • Feedback and critique sessions with peers and instructors

Course Content

Introduction to Documentary Film

  • Definition, history, and key characteristics
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Documentary Genres

Research and Planning

Conducting Interviews

Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking

Visual Storytelling

The Role of Sound in Documentaries

Documentary Editing

Marketing and Distribution

In-Depth Analysis

Production Workshop

Editing Workshop

Final Review and Submission

Careers in Documentary Filmmaking

Instructors

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30 Courses