FILM 308

This course explores what a documentary is, the history of documentary film, the techniques used by documentary filmmakers to tell their stories, and how documentary films are developed, produced, and distributed. Students will also develop their own story ideas and direct and shoot a live-action short "in camera" documentary as they establish a basic foundation in documentary cinema arts. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course explores what a documentary is, the history of documentary film, the techniques used by documentary filmmakers to tell their stories, and how documentary films are developed, produced, and distributed. Students will also develop their own story ideas and direct and shoot a live-action short "in camera" documentary as they establish a basic foundation in documentary cinema arts.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>FILM 308 is an approved Culture and Creative Expression course for Cap Core requirements.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Open to all programs.<br/><strong>