24-3801 Documentary Projects

This course develops advanced techniques in the process of documentary filmmaking, from idea, research, treatment, shooting techniques, to editing. Students produce a fully developed short documentary film which exhibits a sophisticated approach to documentary concepts, practices, aesthetics, and ethical problems encountered in contemporary documentary filmmaking. Students will workshop ideas leading to a production that communicates meaning, demonstrates an ethical concern for its subjects, affects its audience, and reflects an individual voice.

3 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 24-2030 Project Development, PreProduction, and Preparation and 24-2031 Moving Image Production II or 24-1020 Production II