Understanding the Documentary, Introduction to Realism Debate

Six Modes of Documentary Representation- Participatory, Expository, Observational, Performative, Reflexive, and Poetic;

Introduction to Shooting styles

Introduction to Editing styles, Structure and scripting the documentary

Documentary Production, Pre-Production, Researching the Documentary

Research: Library, Archives, location, life stories, ethnography,

Writing a concept- Telling a story, Treatment, Writing a proposal and budgeting.

Production Phase- Planning and Managing crew, Lighting- Natural and Artificial,

Understanding use of microphones, Sound Recording, Voice Over.

Shooting Schedule, Shot Breakdown, & Call list, Production Team, Meetings, Checklist; Crowd Management.

Post Production Phase- Grammar of editing

Rough Cut, Transitions: Scenic Realism & Sound Effects and Visual Effects

Finalising the film, Graphics and Title adding.

Distribution and Exhibition Spaces (Traditional and Online)