Documentary Film Production

Catalog description

This course covers different aspects of producing a documentary film, including production of 10 to 15 minute finished film. The course will discuss the development and production of a documentary, including the discovery of the story and techniques for presenting that information on screen. It is an excellent opportunity for students to obtain a general introduction to the theoretical and practical approaches to documentary filmmaking. The class will consist of lecture, studio, and lab. Screening and analysis are major emphases on analyzing and studying documentary films in historical, social, and political contexts.