50199 Documentary Production

8cp
Requisite(s): 50117 Media Arts and Production 2 OR 50248 Media Arts and Production 2
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Professional Strand – Media Arts and Production – 200 level

Through screenings and readings, students develop a critical understanding of the different techniques and approaches to documentary production. Students take an idea for a documentary through the stages of researching and writing, from synopsis to treatment and script. In small groups, students also work through a series of hands-on exercises to advance their skills in producing, directing, shooting and editing for documentaries. Students are encouraged to engage with contemporary debates which concern the documentary sector of the media industries.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,088.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.