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This course focuses on the language, practice and art of visual storytelling in the documentary form. Students will examine the cinematographer’s role in the ideation, shooting and editing of non-fiction film content. Through a series of screenings, lectures, experiential exercises and class discussions, students will better understand the history and practice of cinematography as it pertains to story, character and structure - all through the prism of documentary.