Living/Learning Center Programs
The
Documentary Filmmaking
(Note: This is a residential TAP program and is open only to
incoming students in the
Film 095 Documentary
Filmmaking
Computer Number 92515
This course investigates common narrative structures in
documentary filmmaking through weaving the study of its history and theory with
our own creative ventures in order to better understand the documentary film.
We consider such questions as: what kinds of stories are told over and over in
the history of documentary filmmaking? What does this reveal about our culture?
What are the implications (politically, culturally, and formally) when a
filmmaker uses “reality” to create a narrative?
We watch at least one feature documentary film each week, including
autobiographical films/videos, which demonstrate what documentary films can
reveal about our own self-narratives.
Students also explore these ideas in their own documentaries (through
small assignments throughout the course and one larger project due at the end
of the course). Prior production
experience is helpful, but not necessary, as the class covers all the basics of
video production. Note: This is a residential course.
Requirements satisfied: Fine Arts
Meets: Tuesday/Thursday
Required Screening Thursday
Professor: Hilary Neroni
Contact: 802-656-1356
E-mail: Hilary.Neroni@uvm.edu
How to Apply:
Representatives of the Living/Learning Center will be present during Admitted Student Visit Days in April and during New Student Orientation in June. However, if you know that you are interested in living in the Living/Learning Center and wish to enroll in this class, we encourage you to apply now.
Apply on-line: http://www.uvm.edu/llcenter/programs/onlineap.htm