Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0195 - Introduction to Documentary

This course will be a practical introduction to documentary filmmaking. We will examine the question of identity both in the sense of performed identities, as well as identity in the sense of signature and voice. Who is the storyteller? Why are we telling the story? Does a Documentary tell the truth? How are our identities invested in our chosen subject? In terms of technique, can we make ourselves as authors visible? If so, should we make our presence felt? These are some of the questions we will address during the course of the semester. Documenting with images can be done in so many ways; the key is to find what wants to be told and how to tell it with an authentic "own" voice. I will introduce you to some works that I think will stimulate and inspire.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Prerequisite: students must have technical skills in image making, sound recording, and editing. In this course, students are expected to spend 7-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.