Non-Fiction Directing Workshop. ((2 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): DCPR 1800 , Portfolio Review Acceptance, and University Advanced Standing Corequisite(s): DCPR 3570L Teaches essential skills needed to direct non-fiction films including developing story ideas, interviewing subjects, doing research on global film topics, and learning run and gun/cinema veritae shooting techniques. Explores and analyzes contemporary non-fiction filmmaking genres and styles as they plan, conceptualize, and complete the production of an 8–12-minute documentary film that they direct. Teaches how to develop and pitch story ideas, shoot interviews, B-roll and observational scenes, record audio, storyboard, and consider more sophisticated ways to edit the non-fiction film. Examines the relationship between macro issues such as public health and social justice issues, and looks at the personal stories (micro level) that bring those stories to life on the screen. Lab access fee of $45 applies.