CERTIFICATE IN DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Gather knowledge essential for documentary filmmaking. In this intermediate-level program, students have the opportunity to study various structural approaches to the contemporary documentary and apply them to an individual project. Understand the practical aspects of conceptualizing a story, budget, law, marketing and distribution. Acquire knowledge under the guidance of 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:

• Skills in planning, budgeting, fundraising, and marketing.
• Understanding of markets in theatrical, television, international, educational, and DVD formats.
• The opportunity to produce a short documentary project.

Prerequisite: Students who do not have a technical foundation in production are advised to take the Certificate in Digital Video Production.

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of five required courses.

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

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
	Documentary: Short Project This course is the culmination of the Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking. It is recommended that students have an idea or treatment prior to the start... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9213	$1,350
	Contemporary Documentary Explore the roots of contemporary documentary, including cinema verite masters, such as Barbara Kopple; first-person essayists, such Ross McElwee; interrogators, such as Errol Morris; and... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9424	$925
	Documentary Development, Research, and Financing This lecture-based course is designed for individuals interested in developing and producing documentaries. Students focus on honing their ideas into viable projects by addressing all... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9425	$925
	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 is designed to give students a basic understanding of how to manage the post-production work flow of documentary filmmaking, as well as the... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9429	$495

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