FMST 1745 - ADVANCED DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This intensive workshop is designed for students with prior documentary production experience to develop, produce and direct an in-depth documentary short film over the course of the semester. Topics include determining subject matter, research, proposal writing, establishing filmmaker's POV, dramatic structure, production design, copyright and fair use, and a variety of practical, aesthetic and ethical concerns specific to documentary. Feedback and targeted exercises in class will help students hone their storytelling skills, from concept to final film. Students will leave the class with a short (6-10 min), substantial project ready to screen for others. This course is a Category III elective in the Film and Media Studies major and minor, and a Technical Elective in the Production Track.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: FMST 1740 or ENGFLM 1671

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