Alistair Oldham Alistair.Oldham@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
Teaching documentary to the digital generation
Oldham, Alistair
Authors
Abstract
This paper reflected upon the particular benefits of teaching documentary production to the (mal)content generation, ultimately suggesting that this genre still provides ample opportunity for students to engage with a wide range of social, ethical and philosophical challenges in the process of its production. In this way documentary can be seen to offer a range of tools by which to challenge and engage the 'click-shoot generation' to create genuinely meaningful content, so that they do not just attempt to represent the real world but rather actively engage in its interpretation.
Citation
Oldham, A. (2008, January). Teaching documentary to the digital generation. Paper presented at MECCSA Conference, University of Cardiff, Wales
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | MECCSA Conference |
Conference Location | University of Cardiff, Wales |
Start Date | Jan 9, 2008 |
End Date | Jan 11, 2008 |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Keywords | Teaching, documentary, digital generation |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1436709 |
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