Documentary Interview Techniques Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Interviews are the heartbeat of great documentaries - bringing stories to life, adding credibility, and offering deep insight. This immersive course will equip you with essential interviewing techniques to capture compelling, authentic narratives on camera.
Through dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and practical exercises, you'll learn how to connect with interviewees, ask the right questions, and adapt to different filming environments. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to conduct impactful interviews in a variety of real-world scenarios.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect for beginners with a passion for documentary filmmaking - whether you're an artist, media professional, student, or creative looking to expand your storytelling skills. No prior experience needed!
Key information
Topics covered
- Preparation
- Building rapport
- Body language
- Questioning
- Active listening
- Positive silence
- Interviewing for the edit
- Formal and informal interviews
- Static and moving interviews
Learning outcomes
- Build strong rapport and engage interviewees effortlessly
- Craft powerful questions that elicit meaningful responses
- Conduct interviews with confidence across diverse filming situations
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students:
Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) in order to access the Adobe suite at the college; instructions are included below. You will need to use a personal email address to create this. If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.
Please note:
- Creating an Adobe account is free.
- The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
- The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
- You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class
- If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account
To create an account students will need to:
- Go to Adobe Sign in page
- Select 'Create an account'
- Enter your details and select 'Create account'
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