Documentary Filmmaking

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Units: 3 Also known as AAD 89 Prerequisite: Completion of AAD 79/COMM 31A/PHOT 79 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory) Examines the principles, techniques and terminology that are specific to documentary filmmaking. Students produce documentary films that incorporate industry standard pre-production preparation such as creating contracts, research, location surveys, and script writing. Major topics include camera operation, capturing b-roll, location sound recording, mixing, editing and formatting for distribution. (CSU, UC)