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.

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