Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Tutorial

Module Offerings

7001DOC-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. For students to gain an understanding of the range of documentary genres 2. To understand the legal and ethical considerations involved in documentary making 3. To gain a detailed insight into the functioning of the independent documentary sector

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse and evaluate documentaries of different genres in terms of social impact, legal and ethical considerations and production values
2.
Understand the legal aspects underpinning documentary production
3.
Understand the functioning of the independent documentary sector

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Studying documentaries of varying genres; including the context of relevant media law; the ethics of filmmaking and an understanding of the independent documentary sector
Module Overview:
This module enables you to gain an understanding of the range of documentary genres. It aims to:
  • help you understand the legal and ethical considerations involved in documentary making
  • give a detailed insight into the functioning of the independent documentary sector
Additional Information:This is an optional module

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