Skills NT - Documentary Filmmaking

An introduction to the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Consider the planning, interviewing and script writing stages. Explore how to recreate events and capture the best images for your documentary.

Course components

• Explore the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking in practical explorations.
• Gain an understanding of effective interview techniques.
• Identify strong filming techniques that contribute to making an engaging documentary.

Outcomes

• Techniques for planning and shooting a documentary film.
• Practical experience in script writing techniques.
• Awareness of how postproduction processes lead towards a professional product.

Pre-requisites

Some experience recommended. 

Laptop required for editing, and mobile device [phone, iPad, tablet or equivalent] required for filming. If you are not able to bring your own device please contact the NIDA Open office. 

Course enrolment is open to people over 18 years old. This course is available specifically for residents of the Northern Territory.

Course Information

The course will run 10am-5pm with a 45min lunch break. Lunch is not provided. 

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.