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2026 Fall Main Session
FDC310/Studio/01 - Documentary I
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Credits
3.00
What are the distinct logistical and ethical challenges of representing ‘real-life’, ‘real people’ or ‘real places’? Students in Documentary I will study, analyze, and create non-fiction film. Through screenings, discussion, exercises and their own short film, students will learn about non-fiction film making. Technical workshops on cameras, sound recording instruments and editing systems will support students in creating a non-fiction film. Course objectives: -Create a short non-fiction film, either an individual or group project as desired. -Demonstrate their ability to shoot, edit and export digital audio and video using cameras, microphones, digital audio recorders (Zoom) and Adobe Premiere Pro. -Analyze theories and histories of non-fiction storytelling. -Discuss and grapple with the many ethical considerations of representation that documentary work can present through screenings, readings and discussions.
Registration Type
Traditional
Fees
N/A
Instructors
McKinnon, Cecilia
Duration
8/27/2026 - 12/18/2026
Schedule
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Moore College Art &, Main Building, Room aud
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Moore College Art &, Sarah Peter Hall, Room 007
Prerequisites
( FDC220 / Studio
<min credit = 3.00>
)
Corequisites
N/A
Credit Types
Credit
Class
12
Seats
| 9
Remaining
Open
Primary population and other student populations allowed to register for this course:
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# Others Allowed
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Campus
Moore College of Art & Design
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0
Program
Bachelor of Fine Art
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0
College
Moore College of Art
12
0
Department
Film & Digitl Cinema
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