Grade of C or better in listed prerequisites

This course introduces students to the art of documentary filmmaking and the professional skills used in the field. The course practices non-fiction filmmaking from the conceptualization of an idea through post-production. Students will learn visual storytelling and interview techniques and the different documentary traditions, genres, and styles. 

This course is an introduction and overview to the creative processes historically and currently used to produce urban music. A special emphasis is placed on current R&B and Hip-Hop/Rap music.