Intensive Documentary Program

A: Wednesdays, April 20- August 10, 2005

Part 1:
Pre-Production and Initial Production: April 20-June 8
8 Sessions - 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: George Tramontanous
Tuition: $545.00

Part 2:
Finish Production and Post-Production: June 22-August 10, 2005
8 Sessions - 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: George Tramontanous
Tuition: $545.00

B: Wednesdays, Oct. 19, 2005-Feb. 22, 2006

Part 1:
Pre-Production and Initial Production: Oct. 21-Dec. 14, 2005 (no class 11/23)
8 Sessions - 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: George Tramontanous
Tuition: $545.00

Part 2:
Finish Production and Post-Production: Jan. 4-Feb. 22, 2006
8 Sessions - 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: George Tramontanous
Tuition: $545.00

Please Note: The 16 week Intensive Documentary Program is divided into two 8 week components that are designed to be taken sequentially to successfully complete class projects.

During this intensive 16 week class, students, work together to produce, direct, and edit a documentary. Students deal with every step of the production process from choosing a topic to distribution. The first 8 weeks of class covers the fundamentals of pre-production and a basic introduction to digital video camera operation, lighting, and sound recording techniques. and outlines the use and theory of digital editing software.

During the next 8 weeks, the students complete an actual short documentary project. During pre-production, students will deal with pre-production skills including research, planning, story development, and interview techniques. During the production phase, students will shoot their material and as the project develops, students move into the post-production stage as they edit and complete the project concentrating on both the creative side of editing and the hands-on world of nonlinear editing using Final Cut Pro.

The class concludes with special attention to what it takes to get your own project off the ground from grant writing to budgeting. By the end of the program, you'll have a vhs or dvd copy of the documentary project and a set of skills to help you get your next project off the ground.

Part 1: Pre-Production and Initial Production
Story development; research techniques; professional interview skills; on-location production; Development of production skills using digital video equipment and professional sound and lighting gear.

Part 2: Finish Production and Post-Production
Concentration on directorial skills; Completion of documentary project including location shooting. Intensive editing theory; hands-on, nonlinear editing with Final Cut Pro; post-production audio; grant writing and producing skills; DVD/VHS copy of your finished project.