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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The module features a series of guest lectures from leading industry figures in documentary film, audio and photography. Speakers will change each year depending on the impact and calibre of work being produced. Documentary directors will be well represented in the cohort but will be augmented by editors, producers and cinematographers as well as other professionals who have a major input into the finished documentary work. Each session is characterized by a screening of a particular film, photographic or audio project, a lecture by the guest and a questions and answers session. Concurrently, students will be tasked with developing their major group production during the semester. This development period will culminate in a pitching session to industry professionals in Week 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Have an understanding of the professional environment in which documentary films, photo projects and podcasts are produced. 2. Have an understanding of the timeframes in which these works are produced. 3. Understand the various funding models, both in Ireland an abroad, that apply to the projects under discussion. 4. Discover the various roles involved in making work at a professional level, how these roles evolve and what the crossover is between them. 5. Conceive of which projects are most suited to which funders and vice versa. Students should learn to connect their own idea with potential sources of funding and/or broadcast, distribution or other public dissemination venues i.e. gallery spaces. 6. To research, develop and evolve the proposal for their major group project for the programme. 7. To pitch their developed proposal in person to a panel of industry professionals and to respond to live feedback, queries and suggestions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Potential List of Guest Speakers for 2023/24Emer Reynoldsdocumentary filmmaker (The Farthest, Here Was Cuba)Ross Whitakerdocumentary filmmaker (Katie, The Mark Pollock Story, Saviours)Dave Hughescolourist (The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid, Leviathan)Ciaran Cassidyfilmmaker, journalist & podcast producer (Jihad Jane, Where is George Gibney)Zlata Filipovicdocumentary film producer (How to Tell a Secret, Welcome to a Bright White Limbo)Steve Fanagansound designer for Film and television (The Dance, To the Moon)Ross McDonnellfilmmaker and photographer (Joyriders:PhotoBook, Colony)Patrick Bolgerphotographer, filmmaker and activistKate McCulloughdirector of photography (His n Hers, I, Dolours, An Cailin Cuin)Rachel Lysaghtdocumentary producer (The Pipe, Pure Grit)Anne Roperformer head of RTE internal documentary unit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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