DOC 663 - Writing the Documentary

An introduction to all elements of writing for the documentary film, including how to craft the key elements of a nonfiction story proposal: synopsis, treatment, and structural outline, as well as the core written pieces of a documentary film: voiceover and narration. This course emphasizes the importance of writing in the career of a documentary filmmaker, and offers hands-on training in transitioning ideas from concept to reality. Some sections of DOC 663 and DOC 463 may share their lectures. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits