Documentary


 * Media Studies: 5 minute Mini-Documentary Project.

Description:** Create a 5 minute mini-documentary for online delivery.
 * Level:** Intermediate to advanced
 * Contributed by:** K and Nicolas

The video presented here was produced by a Japanese student. The videographer is an advanced student of English as Foreign Language. media type="bliptv" key="Sendai_City_Tourism_Tohoku_Unive-SendaiSachikoShiro641.flv"


 * Materials and technology**:
 * Real environment - authentic socio-historical artifacts
 * Student-designed storyboard and script.
 * DV Camera / Computer with editing software


 * Overview**:
 * The class had an odd number of participants. K worked by herself with some teacher assistance.
 * Develop your script/storyboard.
 * Film various segments, collect appropriate music and pictures.
 * Edit your documentary.
 * Final product uploaded for online viewing.


 * Procedure**:
 * 1.** Choose one of the following focus.
 * Interesting city event
 * Products made citizens living in the city or prefecture
 * Interesting history
 * Interesting buildings


 * 2.** Develop the script and storyboard, discuss with teacher before proceeding to filming stage.
 * 3.** Film.
 * 4.** Edit film.
 * 5.** Present edited film to teacher.