COMM308

This course emphasizes both theory and practice in the process of making a documentary work for the screen. Students do critical readings, analyze video documentaries and learn all the steps of production to develop an initial idea into a finished short documentary video. They perform a variety of tasks, such as writing a treatment, direction, production, camera work, sound and lighting techniques, editing and designing promotional materials. Each class consists of two sections: (1) a class discussion of readings and screening of selected documentary clips; (2) a production section where students work in their different assignments. Lab Fee.