RTF 366K Introduction to Digital Documentary

Unique No. 07350

Faculty: Schiesari

Class Time: M 9-12

Room: Studio 4C (CMB 4.118)

Lab Time: W 5-8P

Room: Studio 4D (CMB 4.122)

Writing Comp: No

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 20

Cross-listed: No

Prerequisites

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. May not be taken concurrently with RTF 340 or 366. The following prerequisites: RTF 305 and 3 additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in RTF with a grade of at least C in each course; and RTF 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors.

First class day policy

Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.

Course description

This class introduces students to single-camera field documentary video production. Basic instruction will be provided on digital cameras and digital off-line editing. Individual exercises and group projects will be assigned throughout the semester. As with every production class, students are expected to work many additional hours on production outside the actual class times.