FMP350

Course Description

Directing for Documentary introduces students to the diverse and passionate world of documentary filmmaking and its relationship to society. Class time centers on screenings, critiques, discussions and workshops on documentary research, project development, video production and interview techniques. Directing documentaries is both exciting and challenging on many levels. Filming real people in uncontrolled events and settings often necessitates high shooting ratios and extensive time in post. Thus, previous film production and post-production experience are required. To inspire and help students learn through example, in class and online screenings and guest filmmaker presentations will introduce students to classic/ foundational, recent, impactful, controversial, banned, overlooked and films in progress by award- winning, established and up and coming documentary filmmakers.

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