FVIM 329: Documentary Practices

This interdisciplinary production course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of making documentary media works. Students will explore and experience documentary concept development, research, scripting, shooting, location sound recording, directing, production, and post-production practices. Teaching methods include screenings, workshops, exercises, individual and collaborative projects, and assigned readings exploring a variety of critical, aesthetic, technical, social and ethical issues inherent to documentary practice. Students will produce several documentary projects, and may work in a variety of forms that include: photo-roman, sound, journalism, digital video. Students will have regular critiques, and a tight timetable in which the projects must evolve from concept to completion. Students continue to refine their critical vocabulary, analytical and technical skills required for preparation for 4th year grad productions.

Priority is given to IMED students in Years 3 and 4. Students outside of the registration priority group may register/waitlist for this course as of the registration rule release date.