Documentary (415-0-20)

Instructors

Craig Weldon Duff

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Wed 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This advanced course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of HD video production (including 4k) specifically geared towards producing short documentaries that tell human stories. Emphasis is put on the use of character, conflict, drama and surprise in telling these documentary stories. We will also look at different documentary styles and how narrative structures like story arcs are implemented. Students will learn documentary production with a journalism focus: reporting, camera technique, lighting and sound recording in the field. Students will create a 7-12-minute documentary project in a group of 3-4. They will research and write a treatment, cast charismatic characters, get signed releases, shoot and edit the film. We'll also view several styles of documentaries and meet some of the filmmakers via Zoom.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory