Developing Community-Based Documentaries: Creating Video Documentaries

3 units

This course explores the tools and techniques of creating video documentaries. We begin by learning production skills including camerawork, story development and digital editing. Working individually or in teams, you will then develop, shoot and edit a short documentary on a topic of your choice. We also explore concepts of media literacy to help you better understand and navigate the media worlds around you. No previous experience is required. The course is designed to provide you with all the skills necessary to produce a finished video. The semester culminates with a public screening of student work.