ART 395-01 - Advanced Special Topic: Documentary Narrative and Production

4 credits (Spring)

Cross-listed as: FMS 395-01. An advanced survey and application of documentary storytelling with a balance of theory and production. The specific objective for the students is to acquire the knowledge, skills, insight, and judgment needed to research, pitch, shoot, and edit a documentary production. Through close study and analysis of feature-length and short documentaries, as well as hands-on directing, shooting, sound recording, and editing, students rigorously explore the possibilities and the power of non-fiction storytelling for video. This is a dynamic combination of individual and group production work in which each student will be expected to complete an effective documentary proposal, four projects, and a feature-length practicum.

Prerequisite: ART 255 or FMS 255 .
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: N. Perez