Advanced Documentary Production Workshop

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The technical skills of producing, directing, writing, editing, camera, lighting, and sound, as they pertain to documentary production are examined in depth. Career planning and job opportunities are discussed. Professionals working in the field show their work and advise students how to get work. There will be workshops in writing proposals and budgets; selling and pitching ideas; fund-raising; legal issues; rights, clearances, and licensing; insurance; and multiple camera/multi-track recording (e.g., concerts, plays, music videos, reality television). Exemplary works in the field and student work are screened and discussed on a regular basis. Although many students choose to direct/produce their own documentaries, you may also shoot, edit, produce or co-direct a project. You may also do sound design and field recording. The goal of the course is to produce broadcast quality projects that will get distribution/broadcast and help students secure professional opportunities in the documentary field. In the past, a number of the projects produced in the course have gone on to be shown on television, at festivals and have been distributed commercially. In addition, career strategies and the transition between NYU and professional work will be a focus of the class. COURSE SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL FEES. THIS COURSE HAS PREREQUISITES. Non-majors must process a "Permission Notice for Non-Majors" form to register for the course (subject to availability).