Intro. to Documentary Semester Project

Documentary
Semester Project

Word Cloud

Using 1-2 words, share what you already know about documentaries.

Fill in the Blanks

are nonfiction films that focus on important people or events, interesting places, or meaningful issues. They often share similar purposes: to transmit ideas about culture, to inform people about a topic, or to persuade their audiences to adopt a position.

Match

Match the following

• Includes interviews and still photographs—along with maps and other graphics—to provide information about the topic.

• • Explains what viewers are seeing, communicate ideas, and ties everything together.

• •  Adds interest, conveys mood, and helps express the filmmaker’s viewpoint. 

Footage

Voice-over narration

Music and sound effects

• Footage

• Voice-over narration

• Music and sound effects

Poll

Do you know of anyone (either personally or not)

who has survived a critical situation

that could be the subject of your documentary?

• I know exactly who I will be focusing on!

• I'm unsure and might to do some research

• I'm completely lost and I will need help.

• I'm just here so I won't get fined.