2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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VID 116B - Documentary Film Production I


Credits: 3
Description
Principles of documentary filmmaking. The study of classic documentary films and the production of a short documentary film/video focusing on local themes.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Create (plan, shoot and edit) one short (5-1 0 minute) documentary film.
  2. Recognize the unique approaches to pre-production, production, and post-production of a documentary film.
  3. Identify the historical, cultural, and aesthetic impact of the genre.
  4. Investigate the unique vocabulary associated with the genre.
  5. Evaluate the ground-breaking filmmakers and landmark films associated with the genre.
  6. Analyze the sub-genres and stylistic elements of documentary film.
  7. Understand the concept of creative non-fiction on screen and the unique approach to writing an unscripted documentary.
  8. Discover the legal and ethical concerns unique to documentary film.
  9. Discuss the methods of funding unique to documentary film.
     

Prerequisite: VID 110B  



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