DOC 523 - Transcultural Documentary

Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course the students will use the trans-cultural (ethnographic) documentary film as a creative medium to critically explore the great diversity of ethnic communities that make up the Southern California social-cultural landscape. Students will research, develop, and produce two short documentaries about aspects of a local community that is different from their own. The course will also critically examine the ethical and representational issues that are related to the production of trans-cultural films. Fee: TBD depending on location of travel. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits