DOC 496 - Documentary Pre-Production, Senior Thesis I

Prerequisites, DOC 116, DOC 335 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production 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. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits