CCOMM 3500 Documentary Film Production
In this course students learn the aesthetic and technical fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Through weekly lectures, discussions, film screenings, workshops, critique sessions, hands-on exercises, and written assignments, the course combines theory and history with practice, and provides the opportunity to gain skills in every stage of production, both individually and via group work. Over the course of the semester, students will analyze different subgenres within documentary; learn the history of nonfiction film; hone their research, writing, and oral communication skills; and be taught the basic principles and techniques of documentary shooting, lighting, sound, and editing. The end product will be a short documentary film directed and produced by the students themselves.
Offered
Spring