NM 328 - Short Documentary Video

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Maine College of Art

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Description:

A popular mode of visual communication in itself, documentary filmmaking contains all of the strategies, creative decision-making and content editing inherent in the design and art-making process. In this course, documentary film techniques will be analyzed, narrative structures discussed and aspects of documentary filmmaking such as pointof- view and ethics studied. The course will begin with exercises in editing and visual documentation and workshops in camera operation, basic studio lighting for interviews and sound editing. Student film crews will each produce and edit their own short documentary video during the course of the semester. Maximum 12 students. 3 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisites: NM102 Introduction to Digital Video and excellent collaborative skills.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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