Course Contents

• Documentary : Definition and types • History of video documentary • Types of documentaries • Role of documentary • Social Economic impacts of documentary on society. • Merit and Demerits of documentary • Ethical issues on video documentary • Planning and strategy • Short documentary making

Course Synopsis

Documentary making has a significant role in Mass media. This course will enable the students to understand the true role and function of documentary. We will focus on conceptual and strategic side of documentary to transform knowledge into practical solution.

Course Learning Outcomes

Documentary making has a significant role in Mass media. This course will enable the students to understand the true role and function of documentary. We will focus on conceptual and strategic side of documentary to transform knowledge into practical solution. • To impart professional knowledge about the concept of short documentary by giving good overview of the history, development and current era documentary tools and techniques. • To give good account of the latest developments in Documentary making. • To give comparison between national and international video documentaries. • To inform the students about the ethics, merits and social aspects of short video documentary. • To guide students about making effective use of short video documentary in their professional career. • To indulge students in practical projects and impart required skills.