CMMC 341 - Documentary Media Production I

The conceptual, aesthetic, and pragmatic dimensions of producing video documentaries. Students are exposed to examples of a variety of documentary approaches through screenings and readings, which illustrate the range of choices and creative possibilities of communicating information and emotion through this form. They are also introduced to advanced digital video technologies as they work through a series of structured exercises and later work in teams to develop documentary projects. Project work includes pre-production research, interviews, original shooting in small crews, editing, and presenting finished work. Formerly CM 391

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors, Documentary Video minors.

Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs