ARTS 4040 - Rethinking Documentary:Video Production

Institution:

Roberts Wesleyan University

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Description:

This is a production course investigating non-traditional approaches to documentary or non-fiction film/video. Taking a broad look at what defines "documentary" media, this course will incorporate criticism with production. Students will produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques. Students will study traditional documentary works including ethnographic films, cinema verité, propaganda films, "home movies," reality TV, tabloid news, autobiographic and activist videPrerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ARTS 2010 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Based on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.Roberts.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 594-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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