Community Studies 230 - Documentary Film-making

Institution:

Dickinson College

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Description:

This course provides instruction in documentary film-making, including video-taped interviews, shooting, lighting, audio recording, and editing. In addition to the technical aspects of film making, the course will incorporate theoretical examinations of message design, and the socio-cultural impact of documentary films and the documentary film industry to help guide students in the production of socially relevant documentary films of their own conception. Students will produce their own mini- documentary videos about subject-matter of their choosing, and be responsible for theoretical and technical writings in support of their films. Prerequisites: SOCI 240 OR ANTH 240 OR AMST 302.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dickinson.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 243-5121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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