DOCUMENTARY FILM AND TV PRODUCTION
Documentary storytelling and directing, covering all three phases of the documentary process (pre-production, filming and editing), while considering the techniques, aesthetics and ethics involved. Produce a polished, short documentary film or non-fiction video.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: COM ARTS 355 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Produce a short documentary from idea to fine cut Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate proficiency in non-fiction camera, sound recording, editing, producing and directing techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Compare and implement a variety of documentary storytelling strategies Audience: Undergraduate 4. Practice pre-production proposal writing Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate peer work to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement according to industry and assignments standards. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Produce a short documentary from idea to fine cut Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate proficiency in non-fiction camera, sound recording, editing, producing and directing techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Compare and implement a variety of documentary storytelling strategies Audience: Undergraduate 4. Practice pre-production proposal writing Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate peer work to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement according to industry and assignments standards. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027