Documentary Techniques

Course Description

Explores the history and context of documentary storytelling while demonstrating the use of new tools to report nonfiction narratives. Students receive hands-on instruction and practice in creating multimedia stories by capturing nonfiction elements using current multimedia technology.

Learning Outcomes

  • Exhibit an understanding of the theory of narrative storytelling.
  • Create nonfiction multimedia narratives.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in narrative reporting techniques using various media and platforms.

Prerequisites

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