Film School: Documentary Production (14-18)
In this course students will learn to create compelling documentary short films while practicing the overall art of film production.
Camille DeBose, MA, MFA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(132)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. There are two film projects in this course. Each week learners will move between Pre-production, Production, and Post-production activities.Assessment
Each submitted assignment will get substantial feedback.Class Experience
This course is a beginning workshop in Documentary production. We will practice crafting compelling stories from a personal narrative. Each week students will move through the stages needed to create a short documentary portrait (Interview, Sound editing, Video Editing, Export, Share). We will cover story structure, camera and lenses, lighting, sound recording, and editing. Students will produce one film in this course. Week 1:Lecture/class meeting -Activity - Building a list of questions & Conducting interview Week 2:Lecture/class meeting - Activity - B-roll and Video editing Week 3:Lecture/class meeting - Activity - Sound editing and Final showcase Instruction will take place through synchronous class meetings as well as posted lectures and assignments. Each week students will participate in a class discussion as well as submit the weekly assignment to the Outschool classroom for feedback. Video production requires that we stick to our deadlines. Often in production it is more important to complete the project and move forward than it is to attempt perfection. In a summer workshop putting forth a strong effort and completing the work is most important for growth and learning. *The image for this course is a still from a documentary I produced in 2019
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
*Craft a list of questions to guide documentary production
*Create short film projects
*Utilize cameras, lights, and recording equipment.
*Critique peer work and offer constructive commentary.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a digital camera capable of recording video as well as a video editing software or application. They'll also need a sound recording device (small mic) and a volunteer to be their documentary subject. I also recommend each learner have some sort of storage device to hold their footage.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
132reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold an MFA in Cinema production and I teach at a university film school in Chicago, Il. I have instructed undergraduate as well as graduate students in cinema production, foundations of cinema, editing, and film philosophy. I also own a small educational video production company.Reviews
Live Group Class
$84
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-7 learners per class
