The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop a documentary idea based on research, to implement this idea in the field within the framework of ethical and legal rules, and to produce a professional documentary film by documenting every stage of the production process with a report.

The course covers the documentary filmmaking process through the stages of preparation, production, and editing. The preparation section focuses on defining the purpose of the documentary, target audience analysis, ethical guidelines, and legal permission processes. The scriptwriting part involves the creation of a planning script, synopsis, treatment, and shooting plan. Under the heading of shooting techniques, camera angles, framing rules, and sound recording methods are taught. Interview management covers question preparation techniques, open-ended questions, and active listening methods during the interview. The editing stage includes the selection and sequencing of footage, creating an editing script, and the use of sound design and music. Finally, the documentation section completes the process by transforming the entire production journey, along with the experiences gained, into a film production report