Apr 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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FILM 4140 - Documentary Production Techniques


Focuses on production practice in documentary ranging from project development through post-production. Case studies focus on the documentarian’s process from inception to development to production and finally through post-production. Fundraising and ethical issues are also considered.

Requisites: Two of the following: FILM 2010 2020 or 2030
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to define different types of documentary approaches.
  • Students will be able to apply documentary filmmaking techniques and strategies.
  • Students will have a solid grounding in professional ethics vis-a-vis the relationship between documentary filmmakers and their subjects.
  • Students will be able to define the requirements of moving crew and equipment across international boundaries.
  • Students will be able to apply grantsmanship fundamentals in fundraising efforts for documentary projects.



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