Documentary Film and Television

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2024
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Course ID
207670
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Building on the concepts and skills acquired in Introduction to Film and Television, the course introduces students to the key elements, techniques and practices of factual production as it applies to short form documentary film.

Course learning outcomes

  • Utilise the narrative elements and techniques of the documentary form to present engaging factual stories
  • Employ strong audiovisual techniques that contribute to making an engaging documentary
  • Engage in the post-production process to create engaging documentary stories
  • Conceptualise, research and develop engaging documentary stories

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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