Bicol University College of Arts and Letters

Print and Broadcast Media Department

Legazpi City COURSE SYLLABUS FOR BROADCAST DOCUMENTARY 1st Semester, S.Y.2012-2013

I. II. III. IV. V. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDIT UNITS: TIME DURATION: PLACEMENT: 3 units

The course deals with

54 hours AB Broadcasting, 4th Year

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the students will be able: To be aware of the Universitys vision, mission, goals and objectives and be able to relate it with the subject. To provide students a comprehensive knowledge on the different steps of broadcast documentation. To enable the students know and understand the real meaning and nature of documentaries. To let the students appreciate the essence of documentaries in the society. To let the students acquire practical application of making and producing broadcast documentaries in relation to real situations. Course Outline Specific Objectives No. Of Hrs. Activities/ Methodologi es/ Strategies Lecture Discussion Understand the expectation, house rules, policies and expected output. Q&A CAL Profile and Student Handbook Audio Visual Materials Evaluation/ Assessment

VI. Content

1. Orientation/ Reorientation 1.1 Vision, Mission, goals and objectives of the university, college and the department 1.2 Presentation of the course content 2. The Role of Mass Communicatio n in a Society

Understand the VMGO in relation with the course.

3 hours Copy of the VMGO Class Participation

Have an overview of role and functions of mass communication in a society.

3 hours lecture Discussion Q&A Lecture Discussion LCD projector Textbook Interactive class discussion and participation

3. The True Documentary

Understand the nature, meaning and concepts of

6 hours

Chalk & board

Discuss-type quiz

documentary. Film Showing Identify, realize, and analyze documentary as advocacy. Get familiar with the 3 hours idea, the premise and the plot. Powerpoint Assignment/Homew ork

4. Documentary Making is Storytelling

Lecture Discussion

Chalk& board LCD projector

Oral feedback

5. Elements of a Story

Know the different elements of a story.

6 hours

Brainstormin g Lecture/ Discussion

Handouts Chalk & board LCD projector Recitation

6. Pre-Production

Realize the importance of the substance in a story. Learn how to prepare for documentaries.

Handouts

3 hours

Lecture

Chalk& board Textbooks Documents Chalk & board Sample documents

Written Output

7. Production Phase

Learn the different stages in the actual production or making of documentaries.

3 hours

Lecture Discussion Q&A Presentation of samples

Product Output

MID-TERM EXAM 8. Postproduction Phase

Identify the concepts of Editing.

1 hour 3 hours

Lecture Discussion Q&A lecture Discussion

Chalk & board Textbook

Summative test Written feedback

9. Characteristics of a Good Producer

Learn how to produce effective outputs. Know the characteristics of an effective producer.

3 hours

Chalk & board LCD projector Textbook

Quiz

10. Conducting an Effective Interview

Identify the different interviewing tips.

3 hours

Lecture Think-PairShare

Chalk & board

Simulation

11. Directing and Editing

Get acquainted with good directing and editing. Know the dos and donts in Scriptwriting Know the basic camera techniques.

3 hours

Group Discussion

Handouts

Written outputs

12. Scriptwriting

3 hours

Grouping

LCD Projector

Quiz

13. Shooting Techniques

4 hours

Demonstrati ons

Handouts

Oral Feedback

14. Getting Good Sound and Lighting the Scene FINAL EXAM

Understand the benefit of good and appropriate lighting and production of sound.

6 hours

Class Discussion and Group Reporting

LCD Projector

Graded Recitation

1 hour

Submission of Group work projects

VII.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Regular attendance 2. Active participation in class activities 3. Quiz, written exercises, and group projects. 4. Major Examinations SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES MIDTERM GRADE: Attendance/ behaviour Quizzes Graded Recitation Midterm Exam TENTATIVE FINAL GRADE: Attendance Quiz Graded Recitation Final Project FINAL GRADE: Midterm Grade Tentative FINAL GRADE

VIII.

10% 20% 30% 40% 100% 10% 20% 30% 40% 100% .33 .67 100%

IX.

REFERENCES Books: Kenny, Isabel E., (2005), Making Documentaries in the Philippines, Philippines, COR Asia Publishing Dominick, Joseph R. (1993)The Dynamics of Communication, 4th Edition,USA: Mc Graw Inc. Soriano, Robert F., (2000), Aspects of Film Production, Philippines, Booklore Publishing Corp. Prepared by: SHARON KAY C. JULATON Instructor Recommending Approval:

PROF. ANACITO E. DEMATERA Chair, Print and Broadcast Media Approved: DR. MA. JULIETA B. BORRES Dean, CAL

DR. AURORA M. MONJARDIN Coordinator, College Instruction