FILM3394 · Fine Arts
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This advanced filmmaking course focuses on student production of short-form documentary films. Modeled after industry-standard techniques in non-fiction filmmaking, students embark on progressive, hands-on learning of the various components required in producing an 8-10 minute documentary. In a supportive and collaborative environment, students explore, define, and refine their own cinematic voices; screen and analyze documentary films; research and develop a written proposal for their film project; complete technical workshops to help refine production skills; learn and apply the technical, aesthetic, ethical, and historical components related to contemporary documentary films; and work to complete and present a final film.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.3 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.3 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 section