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Film Documentary

Fall 2024

Details

Credit

3

Mode

In Person

Component

Discussion

Meets

In Person September 3, 2024 - December 10, 2024

Description

We will view, analyze, and discuss films by modern documentary masters such as Michael Moore ("Sicko"), Chris Paine, ("Revenge of the Electric Car"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters"), Pamela Yates ("Granito") and many others to further the understanding of the documentary craft and art from a filmmaker's perspective. Students will also do preproduction (research and treatment) for their own short documentary, along with shorter hands-on exercises in writing narration, interview techniques, etc.

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Dates

Start Date

September 3, 2024

End Date

December 10, 2024

Subject Details

Subject Description

Film Studies

Subject

FILM-ST

Catalog Number

446

Class Number

30057

Catalog Details

Course ID

121867

Section

01AA

Academic Career

UGRD

Meeting

Tu 4:45PM 5:35PM Integ. Learning Center N345

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