UO Digital Documentary

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMM 3000
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Course ID
203268
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course extends the skills, techniques and knowledge of video production and introduces students to the factual format of documentary storytelling. Students will be introduced to the historical and contemporary elements of factual film making across all media and demonstrate a creative and skilled use of video production processes and knowledge to produce a short factual story of their choice.

Course learning outcomes

  • demonstrate familiarity with the historic and contemporary strategies of documentary production
  • conceptualise and develop engaging documentary stories
  • display skilled and creative use of camera, sound and editing technologies and techniques
  • adhere to professional practice expectations
  • implement all stages of the documentary production cycle from concept to screen

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A