In this blog I will be updating my research, planning and overall progress of the A2 course which is studying an advanced portfolio. For A2 level we will be looking at documentaries, exploring different forms of documentary, finding their purposes and ultimately creating a documentary extract.
What is the purpose of a Documentary?
- To record, reveal and preserve
- To persuade and promot
- To analyse or interrogate
- To express views or opinions
There are four types/forms of a documentary, and give a slight insight into how a genre may be constructed, there four types:
- Reflexive
- Poetic
- Observational
- Expository
Reflexive: In which the film maker acknologes their presence - In front of the camera and give some narrative guidance.
Poetic: In which an artistic narrative is consructed - sometimes topic is more human interest rather then current affairs.
Observational: Being there as events unfold - These documentaries follow people or events and document their journey.
Expository: An analysis and exposition of a person or topic - For example, Michael Moore exposes society to forms of political corruption.
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