Unit Award Scheme

79733 MAKING A SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	attend and participate in a five day video documentary workshop	Summary sheet
2	work as part of a team to produce a short digital video documentary	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	participate in a discussion with the course tutor as to the format of the documentary	Summary sheet
4	take instruction on how to use a given digital video camera, tripod and microphone	Summary sheet
5	obtain a model release from each interviewee, giving permission to broadcast the interview in the documentary	Summary sheet
6	use a digital video camera, tripod and microphone to record at least one interview conducted by another team member	Summary sheet
7	frame own shots correctly	Summary sheet
8	review the video clips and make at least one editorial decision to ensure the final documentary fits together well, with a clear narrative structure	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
9	the meaning of and need for a narrative structure when producing a short documentary film	Summary sheet
10	the importance of framing a shot correctly	Summary sheet
experienced
11	using digital video recording equipment	Summary sheet
12	working with technical equipment, under instruction	Summary sheet
13	making a short documentary film.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 July 2012Level - Entry Level