Student micro-documentaries in the digital liberal arts

This proposal reports on a project from Fall 2021 at AUP in a course taught within the University’s First Bridge Program for first-year students and including digital and information literary as learning goals. Students conceptualized and created micro-documentary videos on themes raised in the course using equipment purchased using an AMICAL micro-grant. The session will report on lessons learned on digital competencies as well as share reflections on project timelines, research ethics, and support for student learning. Take-aways include how to set up and run such a project in a similar setting, including recommendations on equipment, production, and learning goals.