COMM 357 - Documentary: Theory and Practice

This course introduces students to documentary from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By combining theoretical approaches with a series of production exercises, the course encourages students to develop a critical understanding of the analytical, creative, and practical dimensions involved in the representation of human conditions through documentary. Students will learn about different modes and genres of documentary storytelling along with the diverse categories of messages documentary films carry. The course will cover the technical and practical aspects of production to enable students to produce their own projects independently. Students will gain confidence in producing a documentary that is compelling in message, artistic as a visual storytelling, and technologically sound.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall