Television Documentary / Feature ProjectLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Students gain an understanding of investigative journalism and produce a programme on a social topic.
Viewpoint, approach and author position are critical in the TV programme, the duration of which is roughly 10 minutes. The goal of the author is to improve his or her personal style in form and content.

Content

This project may be completed twice. The final programme will be produced either individually or as teamwork.

Selection of subject
Background work and research
Background interviews
Choosing a script style for a documentary
or choosing a script style for a report
Opportunity to study the principles of non-linear narrative
Relationship between author and subject/s
Relationship between author and topic/s
Author's position: active, visible, observing or other
Choosing an approach to content and visual appearance
Synopsis
Manuscript
Preproduction
Planning of camera work:
Planning and background work
Scheduling
Budgeting and acquiring financing
Permit applications
Camera work and sound recording
Production process from idea to distribution
Choices in editing
Graphics and animation
Postproduction of sound and image
Production
Possible versions
Analysis and feedback