Media Production II: Documentary Practice

Media Production II: Documentary Practice is a Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies course taught by Jean Marie Teno.

This course requires instructor permission.

Course Description
This course is an intermediate level class that concentrates on non-fiction media production. The course will interrogate the documentary format and expand the definition while introducing students to techniques and strategies for getting their non-fiction projects from concept to completion. Working individually or in small groups students will produce works across various media: video, film, audio, digital new media, and installation. Students are expected to complete a series of media production exercises as well as a semester-long final project. Students are also expected to attend screenings, absorb theoretical, historical and technical readings, and complete one analytical essay. This course is open by instructor permission to advanced film, photography and video students who have completed either Video I, Film I, Photo I or the equivalent. A $50 lab fee provides access to equipment and editing facilities. Students are responsible for providing their own film, tape, processing and supplies. NOTE: Enrolled students who DO NOT attend the first class session risk losing their place on the class roster.