DOC 496 - Documentary Pre-Production, Senior Thesis I

Prerequisites, DOC 116, DOC 335, and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major. The first semester of the documentary capstone, this course will cover writing a proposal, pitching an idea, creating a team, budgeting and fundraising, outreach and distribution, and other key elements of bringing a documentary to life. Emphasis will be on writing, developing and producing a specific idea, Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits