In seeking inspiration for video diaries, students' first allegiance is to authenticity. Discussion and in-class exercises help students mine their personal experiences for story ideas and characters. Hans R. Dudelheim Limited to 12. Students learn the essentials of shooting their own documentary. They learn to develop their concept, research the subject, inverview subjects, and create a visual strategy.
Students learn the skills of location scouting, lighting, and shooting.
In addition, the course explores the use of still photographs, artwork, and stock footage. Students may work individually or in groups. By the end of the term, they should have shot enough footage to move into post-production on their projects. Each student must have access to a camcorder. Margaret Small Limited to 14.