Documentary Idea Project (120 pts.):
In place of a final exam, each student will complete a large-ish work of documentary media that utilizes one (or more) of the documentary modes addressed in the course. Like the Doc Mode Activities, works may utilize text, images, audio, video or multimedia and may take the form of a ‘thick description,’ photo essay, journalistic comic, audio doc, short film or interactive web doc. In fact, students may use one or more of the Doc Mode Activities as a starting point and expand upon their previous work(s) in the creation of this project.The works should be posted on or linked to each student’s blog and be accompanied by a 800-1000 word essay that addresses how the work engages with the concept of ‘The Documentary Idea’ (something that we will address weekly in our class discussions and online responses). During the last week of class, students will present their projects (10-15 min.) and briefly discuss how their work relates to their understanding of ‘The Documentary Idea.’
Project Workshop: Mon Dec 8
Final Projects/Presentations: Wed Dec 10
In order to give you some sense of what I'm expecting from you in the completion of this project, I've included a couple examples of past students' work.
Denisse Piedra, "Film Memoirs"
Melissa Lee, "Ripples in a Lake"
Nick Dixon, "Letting Go"
In place of a final exam, each student will complete a large-ish work of documentary media that utilizes one (or more) of the documentary modes addressed in the course. Like the Doc Mode Activities, works may utilize text, images, audio, video or multimedia and may take the form of a ‘thick description,’ photo essay, journalistic comic, audio doc, short film or interactive web doc. In fact, students may use one or more of the Doc Mode Activities as a starting point and expand upon their previous work(s) in the creation of this project.The works should be posted on or linked to each student’s blog and be accompanied by a 800-1000 word essay that addresses how the work engages with the concept of ‘The Documentary Idea’ (something that we will address weekly in our class discussions and online responses). During the last week of class, students will present their projects (10-15 min.) and briefly discuss how their work relates to their understanding of ‘The Documentary Idea.’
Documentary Idea Project Alternative:
Students who are interested in writing a 12 - 15 page research paper on a topic related to documentary & non-fiction media in place of the project described above may discuss this option with the instructor..
Students who are interested in writing a 12 - 15 page research paper on a topic related to documentary & non-fiction media in place of the project described above may discuss this option with the instructor..
Final Projects/Presentations: Wed Dec 10
In order to give you some sense of what I'm expecting from you in the completion of this project, I've included a couple examples of past students' work.
Denisse Piedra, "Film Memoirs"
Melissa Lee, "Ripples in a Lake"
Nick Dixon, "Letting Go"
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