At least 96 photographs representing the raw footage shot in the field by the videographers and representing a variety of documentary scenes. Crew members should explain what they learned from working in their particular role, what worked well in the experience, what problems were encountered, and an overall assessment of their participation in the documentary group. Director, photographers, editors, and other crew members. This log may be divided into a summary of groups of related photographs with clarification of activities, event, conflict, identity of subjects, etc. The editors are responsible for completing this log.
Students also write several take-home quizzes on their textbook reading.
The first consists of a short analyses of questions on specific documentary films. Students complete three separate journal assignments and respond to about a dozen films. Textbook provides students with historical context and analysis of documentary film, from its beginnings in 1895 to the 1980s. Students learn some of the classic documentary films and learn how such films have an impact on social issues.