Catalog 2020-2021

COM 212A Social Justice Documentary Abroad

This faculty-led travel course takes students abroad over winter term to make documentary films about non-profit organizations and social justice entrepreneurs. Destinations vary and past versions have included Ecuador, Morocco, and Thailand. While in-country, student production teams will conduct background research, write an outline, create a shot list, conduct interviews, and capture b-roll footage on location. There are no language or production prerequisites for this course. If not used for student’s major, can fulfill the Non-Western and International/Global Awareness (NW/IG) components of their Baccalaureate Experience Requirements.

Credits

2

Distribution

(IG)(NW)

Offered

Every other Winter Intersession