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Course Info for FILM - 303 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2818 Title: Principles of Documentary Film Department: Film Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 12 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 0
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, LIB - 119 Instructor(s): Bemiss, Jeffrey
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Film 201, or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts Requirement
Course Description:
An advanced filmmaking course where students will conceive, film and finish short documentary films. The course will emphasize study and analysis of the documentary form, research, production and editorial techniques, and strategies for building trust with protagonists. Documentary specific filming techniques will be explored such as vérité shooting, effective use of available light and multi-source field recording. Cameras and software are provided.