Graduate Certificate in Ethical Documentary Ethics Auditing

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're excited to have Dr. Jane Smith with us, an expert in ethical documentary filmmaking and the lead instructor for the new course, "Graduate Certificate in Ethical Documentary Ethics Auditing". Dr. Smith, can you tell us about your personal experiences that led you to teach this subject? GUEST: Absolutely, I've been a filmmaker for over 20 years and have seen firsthand the importance of ethical practices in our industry. This new course is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to analyze and enhance ethical standards in their work. HOST: That's fascinating. Could you share some current industry trends that are relevant to this course? GUEST: Of course, there's growing awareness of the need for ethical accountability in documentary filmmaking. Audiences, funders, and broadcasters are increasingly demanding higher ethical standards, and our course is designed to address this need. HOST: And what challenges have you faced in teaching this subject or seen your students encounter? GUEST: One challenge is helping students understand that ethical filmmaking goes beyond just getting informed consent. It also involves being aware of power dynamics, cultural sensitivities, and social responsibilities. HOST: That's a great point. Looking forward, what do you think the future holds for ethical documentary filmmaking? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see a shift towards more transparent and accountable storytelling practices. Our course is at the forefront of this movement, preparing professionals to meet these emerging challenges and opportunities. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for sharing your insights and for developing this important course. We're excited to see the positive impact it will have on the world of visual storytelling. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to seeing how this course empowers learners to create documentaries with strong ethical foundations.