COM229 Documentary & Information Programming (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject develops students screen-based production, directing and research skills. Through the practical production of documentary, current affairs and information segments students study how specific screen-based documentary, current affairs and information programs and segments are produced. Students research and develop a directorial approach to the presentation of screen-based documentary, current affairs and information segments.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM229
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Theatre Media) Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Broadcast Journalism)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to research and develop an Information based script
- be able to present and render an Information based script
- be able to articulate production composition
- be able to direct Information based segments
- be able to construct post production pace and rhythm
- be able to articulate a thorough understanding of directing styles required for Information and Documentary based genres
- be able to work with available production technology
- be able to critically analyse production styles
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- pre production research - script formulation - production planning - production composition - post production manipulation - analysis of production styles
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.