C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary that responds to one of the topics listed below.
Requirements
Since C-SPAN’s philosophy is to show varying sides of an issue, winning StudentCam documentaries will provide the same treatment of their selected topic.
Include C-SPAN programming related to your topic
5 to 8 minute time limit
Credits at the end of your documentary or a works cited list
Click here to view the full list of competition rules and requirements.
This Year's StudentCam Topic:
Students are asked to create a 5-8 minute documentary on:
A) One of our country's greatest strengths;
-OR-
B) A challenge the country is facing.
Choose one, grab a camera, and get started on your documentary today!
C-SPAN's Homepage
C-SPAN's Video Archives
Free Resources for Teachers
StudentCam on Facebook.
