TELE 285 Documentary Research and Writing

This course serves as a comprehensive overview of documentary research methods and approaches to pragmatic documentary writing. You will critically analyze and evaluate primary, secondary and tertiary sources and evidence; develop research protocols and methodology; and conduct primary research resulting in a working hypothesis leading to a proposal premise. You will synthesize research findings to draft various forms of documentary writing. Additionally, you will examine, understand and apply legal and ethical elements to documentary preproduction and preparation.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 40-2806
Prerequisites TELE 212 Television Arts: Writing and TELE 210 The Television Producer
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3