COMM 493F - Sem- Film Documentary

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 545-0111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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