Statement of Inquiry:
Through intentional application of setting and genre expectations, a writer can affect how a reader relates to what is being communicated.
IDU with I&S
An exploration of how information can be communicated in documentary techniques, specifically b-roll, SOT, nat sound and narrative culminating in students making a documentary on a theme drawn from I&S lessons. Students will need to demonstrate understanding of how words, music, and techniques effect how the information being communicated is perceived.
Global Context: Identities and relationships (Motivation)
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concepts: Genres, Setting
ATLs
1 Research/Media Literacy: Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
2: Thinking/Transfer: Make connections between subject groups and disciplines
Learning Questions
Factual
- What are b-roll, sound-on-tape (SOT), natural sound and voice-over?
- What is the difference between a verifiable claim, an expert opinion and a personal testimony?
- Which sources and contrasting viewpoints are relevant to the medical issue chosen for the documentary?
Conceptual
- How do the selection and sequencing of images, interviews and sound shape a documentary’s message?
- How can combining research from Individuals and Societies with documentary techniques help an audience understand a contested medical issue?
Debatable
- Can a documentary ever present an entirely objective account?
- Should a documentary prioritise emotional impact over a balanced presentation of evidence?