Communication 493F - Sem- Film Documentary

Spring
2014
01
3.00
Bruce Geisler
TU 2:30PM 5:30PM
UMass Amherst
58237
This course combines critical analysis with a hands-on introduction to producing a documentary. Students will view, analyze, and critique a range of documentary films, to further their understanding of the documentarian's craft and art. Students will also do pre-production (research and scripting) on their own short documentary, along with shorter hands-on exercises in writing narration, interview techniques, use of archival sources, etc. Prerequisite: COMM 240 or COMM 297D or COMM 340 or COMM 342 or COMM 493E or consent of instructor.
Open to Senior and Junior Communication majors only. Pre Req: COMM 240or231or340or
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.