Filmmaking for Journalists

COM JO 522

This course is an advanced visual journalism class, concentrating on moving images and (a little) audio in a cinema direct documentary film tradition. The course takes students through a range of skills to develop their ability to work to professional standards & complete a narrative documentary show-reel adhering to photojournalistic/cinema direct ethics. You may use this class to create visuals/b-roll for an existing documentary film project you are working on. It will be a showcase piece for your portfolio. Active, experiential and hands-on learning will dominate this course. You are expected to have some experience in video and sound, as well as a basic knowledge of how to edit, though the instructor will assist you to grow your skills. 4 credits. (Undergraduate Prerequisites: COM JO 205. Graduate Prerequisites: COM JO 706; or permission of instructor.)

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Marinovich COM 206 M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Stamped Approval
Pre-req: JO205

SPRG 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Marinovich COM 211 T 12:30 pm-3:15 pm Stamped Approval
Pre-req: JO205

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