COM 313 Documentary Production

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore documentary filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Class includes screenings and discussions on the history and theory of documentary film and video. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Each student completes one or more short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the documentary film. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

Cross Listed Courses

ART 313

Credits

4

Prerequisite

COM 226 and COM/ART 241.

Distribution

(A)

Offered

fall and spring semesters