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    COURSE SYLLABUS

    Course Code: Comm 315 Course Title: Intro to Film


    No. of Units: 3 units Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None Total No. of Hours: 54
    Course Description: This course offers an engaging exploration into the world of documentary filmmaking, providing students with the foundational
    knowledge and skills necessary to understand and create impactful documentaries. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical exercises, and
    hands-on projects, students will delve into the art and craft of documentary filmmaking, gaining insights into various styles, techniques, and approaches used
    by filmmakers to convey real-life stories and capture the essence of the human experience.

    Course Learning Outcomes:


    CLO1. Understand principles and techniques of documentary filmmaking.
    CLO2. Develop documentary concepts and production plans.
    CLO3. Utilize cinematography and visual language effectively.
    CLO4. Employ sound design to enhance narrative.
    CLO5. Analyze and critique documentary films to inform own practice.

    COURSE LEARNING PLAN


    Outcomes-
    Time CLO CLO CLO CLO CLO Teaching and Learning
    TOPICS Based References
    Allotment 1 2 3 4 5 Activities
    Assessments
    Orientation of the VGMO, Quality
    Policy and Class Policies
    Lecture
    Lesson Aufderheide,
    Introduction to Documentary 4 hours / Film screenings
    Assessment P. (2017)
    Filmmaking Class discussions
    Overview of documentary film genre
    Key principles and techniques
    Pre-production and Concept 5 hours Lecture Lesson Austin, T., &

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    Effectivity Date: June 10, 2021
    Development Assessment
    / Workshop De Jong, W.
    Research methodologies Group activities (2020)
    Conceptualizing documentary ideas
    Cinematography and Visual 7 hours Lesson
    Language Lecture Assessment
    Giannetti, L. D.
    / Hands-on exercises
    (2019)
    Basics of camera operation Film analysis
    Visual storytelling techniques
    Sound Design and Audio Lesson
    Recording Demonstration Assessment
    Holman, T.
    6 hours / Practical exercises
    (2019)
    Importance of sound in documentary Group discussions
    Techniques for capturing clear audio
    Midterm exam (1 hour)
    Interview Techniques and Lesson Rabiger, M., &
    Production Planning Assessment Hurbis-
    Lecture
    / / Cherrier, M.
    6 hours Storyboarding
    Conducting effective interviews (2017)
    Peer feedback
    Developing production plans Winston, B.
    (2019)
    Editing and post-production Lesson
    Software tutorials Dancyger, K.
    Assessment
    8 hours / Editing workshops (2017)
    Basics of video editing
    Critique sessions Katz, S. (2017)
    Crafting a narrative in post-production
    Ethical Considerations in 4 hours / Lesson
    Documentary Filmmaking Case studies Assessment
    Rosenthal, A.
    Debates
    (Ed.). (2018)
    Representation and bias Reflections
    Consent and authenticity

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    Effectivity Date: June 10, 2021
    Case Studies and Analysis Lesson Nichols, B.
    Film screenings
    Assessment (2017)
    6 hours / Group discussions
    Analyzing documentary films Weis, E.
    Written assignments
    Critiquing techniques and impact (2017)
    Final exam (1 hour)

    References:

    Aufderheide, P. (2017). Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
    Austin, T., & De Jong, W. (Eds.). (2020). Documentary Case Studies: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest (True) Stories Ever Told. Routledge.
    Dancyger, K. (2017). The Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice (5th ed.). Focal Press.
    Giannetti, L. D. (2019). Understanding Movies (14th ed.). Pearson.
    Holman, T. (2019). Sound for Film and Television (4th ed.). Focal Press.
    Katz, S. (2017). Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know. Michael Wiese Productions.
    Katz, S. (2018). Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (2nd ed.). Michael Wiese Productions.
    Nichols, B. (2017). Introduction to Documentary (3rd ed.). Indiana University Press.
    Rabiger, M., & Hurbis-Cherrier, M. (2017). Directing the Documentary (6th ed.). Routledge.
    Rosenthal, A. (Ed.). (2018). Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking: Expanding the Conversation. Routledge.
    Weis, E. (2017). The Art of Foley. Routledge.
    Winston, B. (2019). Claiming the Real II: Documentary: Grierson and Beyond (2nd ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.

    Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

    HANH SAJI D. ARRE LENI A. ALZATE, ME DR. ANBONY D. CUANICO


    Instructor Program Head Dean, CAS

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    Effectivity Date: June 10, 2021

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