Short Course Ethnographic Documentary Online.

For 2021 we decided to run an online version of the course, to take place between 31-May and 29 June 2021. The course is already sold out to the members of our waiting list. Please use the form below to join it and be notified of openings.

The online version of the course is also addressed to beginners who want to learn the technicalities of camera use, editing and sound recording, applied to the specific perspective of ethnographic documentary. The key differences from what we’d usually run in person have to do with the timetable, which is spread over three evenings for four weeks, and with the equipment – students are expected to work with their own equipment (anything from a smartphone to a camera, and a computer with some editing software – there are free options). The course is taught by Lorenzo Ferrarini and GCVA staff, and support from two assistants. It includes a dedicated website with videos, links and other information.

The total cost is set at £600 (standard fee) and £400 for students and concessions (unemployed, University of Manchester staff).

Indicative timetable:

Each session will be live online on Zoom around 4-7pm UK time (some sessions might be shorter). There will also be practical independent work that you’ll be asked to do in between sessions.

Week 1
Monday Intro session
Wednesday Seminar with Prof Andrew Irving
Friday Lecture
Weekend exercise

Week 2
Monday Feedback
Wednesday Seminar with Dr Angela Torresan
Friday Lecture
Weekend exercise

Week 3
Monday Feedback
Wednesday Seminar with Dr Rupert Cox
Friday Lecture
Weekend exercise

Week 4
Monday Feedback
Wednesday Seminar
Friday Lecture
Weekend exercise

Week 5
Monday Feedback
Mon/Tues Bookable 1:1 sessions with Lorenzo Ferrarini (optional)