DCPR 3570 - Non-Fiction Directing Workshop

Institution:

Utah Valley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): DCPR 1800, Portfolio Review Acceptance, and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): DCPR 3570L. Teaches essential skills needed to direct non-fiction films including developing story ideas, interviewing subjects, doing research on global film topics, and learning run and gun/cinema veritae shooting techniques. Explores and analyzes contemporary non-fiction filmmaking genres and styles as they plan, conceptualize, and complete the production of an 812-minute documentary film that they direct. Teaches how to develop and pitch story ideas, shoot interviews, B-roll and observational scenes, record audio, storyboard, and consider more sophisticated ways to edit the non-fiction film. Examines the relationship between macro issues such as public health and social justice issues, and looks at the personal stories (micro level) that bring those stories to life on the screen.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.

Credits:

2.00

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Corequisites:

DCPR 3570L

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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