CERTIFICATE IN DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

In this hands-on program, students learn how to direct and produce a documentary film. The curriculum includes in-depth training in digital cinematography, digital audio, and Final Cut Pro; and classes on modern documentary history, conceptualizing a story, and understanding the practical aspects of budgeting, legal issues, and distribution. Classes include guest speakers from all aspects of the profession. The program is led by a faculty of industry professionals who emphasize the skills needed to attain work or produce independently in the industry today.

Upon completion of the program, students have the following:

• Ability to produce, direct, edit, and shoot principal digital photography for a documentary.
• Planning, budgeting, fundraising, production, editing, post-production, and marketing skills.
• Understanding of markets in theatrical, television, international, educational, and DVD formats.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete five required courses.

This certificate has been restructured. Call an education advisor at (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (6 of these courses are required)
	Techniques and Technologies Gain comprehensive understanding of the vast landscape of theatrical film and video production. Through lectures and discussions you?ll explore theories and tools, from cameras to... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9220	$510
	Contemporary Documentary Explore the roots of contemporary documentary, including cinema verite masters like Barbara Kopple, first-person essayists like Ross McElwee, interrogators like Errol Morris, and iconoclasts like... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9424	$840
	Documentary Development, Research, and Financing This lecture-based course is designed for individuals interested in developing and producing documentaries. Instructor Thom Powers, newly appointed international documentary programmer for the Toronto International... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9425	$840
	Documentary Distribution and Marketing What do you do when your documentary is finished? This course surveys the five marketplaces for documentary distribution: theatrical, domestic television, international, DVD home video,... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9427	$525
	Editing Documentary Footage This course provides an overview of the process, technology, and professional division of labor in documentary and television post-production. Lectures, screenings, and in-class assignments with... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9429	$975
	Digital Video Production This hands-on introductory course details basic DV camcorder operations, elementary nonlinear editing with Final Cut Pro, and how to prepare a video production. Working in... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9921	$1,200

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