FILM 006 — Documentary Filmmaking Units: 3
At a time when filmmaking is undergoing rapid change and new forms of documentary filmmaking are emerging across digital platforms, we seek to challenge and train a new generation of film documentarians to find innovative and socially responsible ways to create non-fiction film stories. The focus in this course is on finding and telling the visual story, story development and focusing on the crucial third act climax/resolution, difficult enough in scripted films, far more elusive in documentaries. Students produce short-form documentary films with the emphasis on developing the producer/director's craft through practice and repetition. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: FILM 001 & FILM 002A. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: FILM 001, FILM 002A