3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course explores what a documentary is, the history of documentary film, the techniques used by documentary filmmakers to tell their stories, and how documentary films are developed, produced, and distributed. Students will also develop their own story ideas and direct and shoot a live-action short "in camera" documentary as they establish a basic foundation in documentary cinema arts.
Prerequisites: 45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework
Notes:
- FILM 308 is an approved Culture and Creative Expression course for Cap Core requirements.