University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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JOUR 462 - Documentary Filmmaking

(3 units)
Work in teams to research, shoot, produce and distribute a short documentary film.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 208  or ART 251 ; Junior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify documentary styles, evaluate which style best suits a given story and apply it to create and produce a documentary film.
2. construct a compelling narrative video story using appropriate visual and audio elements.
3. plan and schedule the production of a documentary film.
4. identify films of similar theme to the student’s project and be able to explain how his/her project fits into and adds to the current body of work in the field.
5. manage a production team and their schedule.
6. set up interviews and story shoots.
7. collect video materials and choose what to include in the final documentary.
8. screen their work for test audiences and interpret audience written feedback.
9. revise scripts and video work with peer, audience and professor input.
10. select a key target audience and assess how best to reach them.
11. score teammates based on negotiated roles and how their work did or did not meet those expectations.


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