Read the handout "The Documentary Film Interview" and in the comments below:
1) Describe how you will use this technique in your video if you are interviewing people
2) Come up with a list of 10 open-ended questions we could ask an Ursuline, AMSU teacher, or student for the convent documentary. Keep in mind that we are focusing on the past, present, and future of the convent space.
While interviewing a person it is important to make sure the interviewee is comfortable. It is extremely important for the location of the interview to be familiar and calming for the person being interviewed. Everyone involved in the interview should be well aware of their task at hand. Finding an interesting place to shoot the interview is also very important. The interview setting should show evidence of the documentary. Evidence that goes along with the interview should be incorporated in the shoot. Another important factor that should involve in the interview process is asking the right questions. Avoid asking questions that only require a “yes” or “no” answer. The interviewer should also always listen to the interviewee completely and thoroughly.
ReplyDelete- What was your most memorable experience at AMSU?
- How has the atmosphere of AMSU changed since you started here to its current atmosphere?
- If you could change AMSU back to the way it was in the beginning of your time would you? Or would you keep in the way it is now?
- How have the students of AMSU evolved?
- Compare and contrast the AMSU girls of before to the AMSU girls now.
- Are the AMSU traditions such as ring day, the same as they always been? Or have they changed?
- If you could describe AMSU in one word, what would that word be?
- What do you see in the future for The Academy of Mt. St. Ursula?
- What do want the reputation of AMSU to be?
- How has Ursula helped you to evolve as a person?
In "The Documentary Film Interview" article ibelieve some of these techniques are essential to a succesful interview. In orer to have good footae one must be prepared. When filming the convent dcumentry it is importan that we go in there with a plan. Preparation is essential in doing he task. Location is also important. We should do the interview where the speaker is cmforable. This gives them a chance to open up more and perhaps give better insight on the nformation needed. The Shooting Options and Practice need to be considered in conducting an interview because it can make or break an interview.
ReplyDelete10 Questions:
-How has Amsu changed since you first started?
-What changes can you make to make AMSU a better place?
-How has the Ursuline tradition contributed to your life?
-Is Angela Merici a role model for al?
If you can whan changes would ou make?
-How has the students contributed to your life?
If you can do it all again would you still work here ?
-What have you contributed to AMSU?
- Do you believe that you represent Ursuline morals ?
- What people can you say have made an impact on your students?
-Does Ursuline live up to its standards?
- How do you think Ursuline's convent would be in 20 years ?
When interviewing someone it is a great help if you know exactly what the topic will be about in order to make conversation with your interviewee. Eye contact and interest in the topic is extremely vital for the interview to be seen as successful. Setting is also a great aspect that is important in creating a great interview. The place in which the interview is being held must have a great amount of significance to the topic at hand. It will better help watchers understand and physically see what the interviewer and interviewee are speaking about. When going in to this convent project we must all know the history and knowledge behind the convent and the start of The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula.
ReplyDelete10 Questions
1. Can you say that you are a big part in making The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula what it is today? If so, why?
2. How do you feel about students not being able to have access to the convent anymore?
3. If you had the funds to keep the convent would you?
4. Do the students truly reflect the Ursuline tradition, if so, in what way exactly?
5. Does the convent hold a place in your heart?
6. Can you say that The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula has lived up to its potential?
7. Over any other school, why has AMSU caught your eye and why have you invested so much time into this place?
8. What role does St. Angela play in your life? Do you see her image throughout the school?
9. How has AMSU changed you as a person?
10. What will become of the convent in a couple of years? Will it still stand where it stands today?
When you are interviewing someone it would be very helpful to know what you're interviewing the person on. I believe interest would be the most important factor, but setting is also important. For us to be good at interviewing we must know what it is about and the history. For the Convent documentary, if we had no idea what we were talking about, it would make the documentary very boring.
ReplyDelete-What was AMSU like when you first started?
-how is it different?
-how do you feel the convent has helped with the education and lives of the girls?
-Has AMSU influenced you?
-Does St.Angela play a role in your life?
-How do you feel now that its no longer part of our lives?
-Why Ursula?
-What do you believe should happen to the convent?
-Where will you see the convent in a few years?
-Whats the most memorable moment in Ursula?
When filming a documentary, interviews are a crucial part in shaping the documentary. It's a great way to get information that encyclopedias and websites won't be able to tell you.
ReplyDelete1. How long have you been involved at AMSU?
2. How important of a role does AMSU play in your life now?
3. Do you believe in the messages of Serviam and sisterhood emphasized here at AMSU?
4. If you taught here during the time the convent was still used, did you enjoy it? Do you miss it?
5. Do you enjoy AMSU traditions such as ring day?
6. Has AMSU helped you developed as a person and authority figure?
7. Why have you decided to teach at AMSU?
8. Has AMSU changed a lot since you've first started teaching?
9. Are you proud to be a part of the AMSU community?
10. How has the Ursuline tradition become a part of your life?
The most important aspect of shooting a documentary is to make sure your are prepared and not waisting footage or time. Also it is important for the documentary to show the story instead of having people who tell it. You must have questions that are appropriate to the topic and it is best to have someone who will not freeze as soon as the camera is put to their face therefore the interviewer must be comfortable in order for the person he or she is interviewing to be comfortable as well. Also while interviewing someone it is crucial to have the "handheld mike...close to provide good seperation between the speaker's voice and the background noise." Finally, as important as it is to have the right questions it is more important to listen to the person you're interviewing.
ReplyDeleteQuestions:
1. Do you have any memories of the girls experience back when MSU was also a boarding school?
2. Do you think if we were to get the convent back that there is a possibilty of reopening as a boarding school?
3. How long have you been working at AMSU and can you speak about some heartfelt situtations you've come across related to the convent?
4. How was the convent used when it was open for AMSU to use?
5. As a senior or junior how could you express what the convent meant to AMSU students to the freshman and sophmores since they didnt get to experience what the previous classes did?
6. How do you feel about the AMSU students now compared to when you taught here or went to school here? (to Ursilines or teachers)
7. Have the traditions as AMSU changed?
8. Do you truly feel AMSU has helped you change morally and spiritually for the better?
9. How in any aspect did the school change for the better?
10.How can you say ASMU truly helps young girls become into young ladies? How did the school/teachers influence you?
The most important things I took from the text were to always be prepared and to know what you're going to be discussing well before you get to the interview. This allows you to be more concise in your questioning and enabled you to delve deeper into the subject, seeing as you are already well versed in the terminology and subject matter at hand.
ReplyDelete1) What was AMSU like as a boarding school?
2) If we could reopen the convent space, what would you like to see it being used for?
3) What first attracted you to AMSU?
4) How long have you been attending/working at AMSU?
5) What is your favorite memory from your time at AMSU?
6) Have you ever spent time in the convent? What is your favorite part of the space?
7) Our main focuses at AMSU are the arts, academics, and service. Do you think we exemplify these aspects of our mission? If yes, how so? If no, why not?
8) How has the school changed since the convent closed?
9) If you could change one thing about the school, what would it be?
10) What are your favorite AMSU traditions?
The pamphlet states that interviews would run smoothly if there is enough prior knowledge obtained before the interview has started. It’s also good to know what kind of questions you are going to ask the person before hand, rather than making them up on the spot. You should also make sure that the person you are interviewing feels comfortable, because you don’t want them to get distracted or feel uncomfortable. For my video, I would want to interview the person in a nice quiet room, because I wouldn’t want the person to feel pressured into giving false information. It’s also good to ask the person being interviewed if they have any questions. They would feel more welcomed, rather than just being used for obtaining information. It’s also very important to make sure you are listening to the feedback given, because this portrays whether or not you are listening and processing the information this person has given you.
ReplyDelete1.)What is one word that describes The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula?
2.)Do you believe anything has changed?
3.)Did you see yourself coming back to visit?
4.)How has The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula changed your life?
5.)Did you enjoy any of the school’s tradition such as ring day or junior freshman picnic?
6.)What was your favorite part of Senior year?
7.)Have you attended any of the alumnae reunions?
8.)Have you kept in contact with any of your friends?
9.)Was the education a good foundation for preparation of college?
10.)Give one reason why AMSU has become a part of your life.
Interviews are very important in order to get information that you may not find anywhere else. The interviewee’s interest in the topic in which interviewing the person about helps for random questions and more conversation. However, it is important not to get too off the topic.
ReplyDelete1.Did you enjoy your time here at Ursula? (Question for an alum)
2.Do you feel that AMSU has changed a lot since it stopped being a boarding school?
3.Do you feel that AMSU is truly “Four Years to Last a Lifetime”?
4.What has been your favorite memory at AMSU?
5.What memories/ significance do you feel the convent plays in the history of Mount St. Ursula?
6.How do you feel about the convent being closed off?
7.Do you wish you could have experienced Ursula with the convent still open for use? (Directed towards freshmen who did not get the chance)
8.How has AMSU and the Ursuline values played a role in your life?
9.Do you plan on coming back to visit or maybe even work here? (Seniors)
10.Do you think that AMSU has become better over the years? If so, how? If no, why not?