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The Documentary: Changing Forms & Visions #231
Core Classes
This introductory course for the film lover, emerging mediamaker, or film veteran explores the shifting boundaries of the documentary genre—particularly the evolution of its convention and the challenges facing contemporary practitioners. In-class screenings, discussion, and readings will provide a historical overview of documentary theories and practices and examine how technological innovations, social changes, and cultural norms have defined, confined, and renewed the form—from ethnographic and social issue works to docudramas and personal/experimental productions. Students may choose from a variety of media to produce “short documents” which explore viewer relations, the blurring between fact and fiction, and the effects of process and collaboration on aesthetics. Those with production experience may use allocated Film Center cameras and editing lab. Those without production experience may create essays using still images or join in a video production group.
Prerequisites
No specific classes are required.SECTION
THURSDAYS, JAN 26-APR 19, 6:30-9:30 PM; NO CLASS MAR 29
13 Sessions
4 PSU credits
CERTIFICATES
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Level 1: Elective Level 2: Required Level 3: Required |
| PSU Course: Yes |
| PNCA Course: Yes |
| Marylhurst Course: Yes |
Fees
| Tuition: | $850.00 |
| Equipment/Lab Fees: | $275.00 |
| PSU Credit (optional): | $260.00 (if taken for 4 PSU credits) |
| PSU Rec. Fee: | $41.00 (req. with PSU credit, billed directly by PSU) |
Location
Northwest Film Center School of Film
934 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR (Corner of 10th & Salmon)