MPPD 460 - Creating the Documentary

3 Credits
3 hours per week.

This advanced course focuses on researching, writing, producing, recording and editing documentaries and longer-form journalism pieces. The course surveys documentary masterworks and the techniques and ethical challenges of the form. Students will complete a series of exercises from conceptualization through post-production and screening or distribution or will participate in a School of Global Journalism & Communication supported project, culminating in production of a short documentary.

Prerequisite(s) Permission of the Instructor/Department.
Offered (AS NEEDED)