Course Description

This course investigates documentary styles and techniques while emphasizing the documentary production process. Students will develop a documentary project. Over the course of the semester they will turn in the various components (proposal, treatment, rushes, etc.), culminating in a completed 24-30 minute documentary. 

Objectives

This course is designed for those who have an interest in exploring historical or current events by using digital tools to make a short documentary. The course explores the documentary genre within the framework of filmmaking. Coursework throughout the semester will focus on these general areas of study: writing and production, research and documentary. Students finish the course with the production of a documentary.