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Marburg, Germany - Course Descriptions - Documentary: Theoretical Dimensions and Practical Aspects

Course Information

Subject:	Film Studies (FMS)
Number:	300 level
Language of Instruction:	English

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Semester Session: 48 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

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Session	Dates	Price
Fall Semester 2009 - German Language and Elective	Early September - Early December 2009	$9,995
Academic Year 2009-2010 - German Language and Elective	Early September 2009 - Early June 2010	$18,995

Full Description

This class sets out to align theoretical and practical aspects of documentary filmmaking. The theoretical work will enclose a summary of the history of documentary film and a discussion of important theoretical texts on documentary film. The practical part, which is taught by Ulrich Grimm, will focus on camera work, script development of documentary and editing. Examples of students' films will be discussed in class. Editing will be proceeded with Premiere.

Exam method: participation in filmmaking, academic paper