School of communication american university acalog acms. Before you start an oedipal quest for the identity of your documentary, take a look at patricia aufderheides documentary film. Film screening of uncivil war tickets, thu, feb 27, 2020. American university report finds documentary film industry.
Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Train as producer for independent feature films, documentary films or videos, educational videos, and. Review graduate program details of film and media arts in washington district of columbia united states from american university. But i still cant make sure whether its a good film program. Application and degree requirements for the master of fine arts in film and electronic media at the american university school of communication. International documentary association ida promotes nonfiction film and video around the world by supporting and recognizing the efforts of documentary film and video makers, increasing public appreciation and demand for the documentary, and providing a forum for documentary makers, their supporters. There will be a reception at 6pm followed by the film screening at 6. We believe that innovative media making can inform, inspire and empower people to engage in the critical environmental challenges we face today. Bachelors degree in film and media arts american university. Comm564 documentary storytelling for social change 3. Uniquely situated in the film city of cairo, the auc film program integrates formal film production training with the study of the historical, aesthetic and theoretical foundations of the medium. Cds offers scores of documentary filmmaking classes which start with still photography and transition into documentary film. Aufderheide tackles almost everything you need to know about the different genres and styles of documentaries, with a range of both historical and. It deals with the patientinmates of bridgewater state hospital for the criminally insane, a massachusetts correctional institution in bridgewater, massachusetts.
Documentary films on the middle east and muslim diaspora about this event join us for the screening of the two films below. Titicut follies is a 1967 american direct cinema documentary film directed by frederick wiseman and filmed by john marshall, about the patientinmates of bridgewater state hospital for the criminally insane, a massachusetts correctional institution in bridgewater, massachusetts. Caty borum chattoo is a fulltime professor of public communication. Following the screening, glenn blumhorst, president and ceo of national peace corps association. Patricia ann aufderheide is a scholar and public intellectual on media and social change, and an expert on fair use in media creation and scholarship. Eventbrite american university school of international service and american university school of communication presents journey into america documentary film screening wednesday, february 26, 2020 at malsi doyle and michael forman theater, washington, dc. He is currently a doctoral candidate at american university in washington, d. The film explores how the melting glacier of the huaytapallana mountain impacts peruvians cosmovision or, their spiritual relationship with nature and their. Documentary films american university, washington, dc. Maryam abacha american university of nigeria kano home. American university enrolls a diverse student body from throughout the united states and nearly 140 countries.
Critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker maggie burnette stogner has been named executive director of american universitys center for. Fair use is a key tool for the visual arts community, but is rarely exercised due to confusion, doubt, and misinformation. The report also found that documentary filmmakers particularly those from underrepresented groups face significant. Her passion for environmental documentary filmmaking is fueled by the positive social impact environmental filmmaking has on society. For example, the following books can all be found in either tool by searching under the subject term documentary films history and criticism. Patricia aufderheide, an expert on documentary film at american university s school of communication, says this is a sign that the documentary has come into its own. Located in washington dc, the school of communication soc at american university prepares students for a professional. Documentary filmmakers statement of best practices in. Hey, has anyone applied to the mfa film and electronic media program at american university in dc and got accepted.
This could be social, political, historical, philosophical, artistic or of some other kind. The center for documentary studies has had three directors since its foundingiris tillman hill 199098, tom rankin 199820, and wesley hogan 20present. Living in united states discovery documentary 2015 hd. She is also affiliate faculty in the school of international service and the history department at american university, and a member of the film. Practice the power of play by gaining skills in engagement strategies and game design to make an impact on the world inside and outside of games. In american documentary film, jeffrey geiger examines the role of documentary film in mobilizing, promoting, and even suppressing central myths of u. Mfa in film and electronic media degree requirements american. Join american university library, in partnership with returned peace corps volunteers of washington, d. Later on, wiseman made a number of such films examining social. Offered by the school of communication, the communication. Make change through the power of games with this terminal degree in the field of game design.
Journey into america documentary film screening tickets. He is the author of nine books and his work has been exhibited worldwide. American university is a leader among washington dc universities in global education. The center for environmental filmmaking american university. The mfa in film and media arts is a 36 credit hour degree program that. To tell a powerful visual story that stirs the heart, to shape a bold narrative that persuades the mind, to drive knowledge that demands action, at the american university school of communication soc film and media arts division, thats exactly what we teach you to do. He earned his bachelors in history and africana studies from the college of the holy cross and his masters in american and middle eastern his.
The ranking compares the top film schools and photography programs in the u. Pennebaker and richard leacock, were given expanded access to key areas, including united states president john f. The american university school of communication soc masters program in producing film, television, and video prepares you for a career as a producer or production manager of a wide variety of film and video programs. On the frontline of documentary filmmaking american university. As the newest american university au frontline fellow, emily crawford gets handson experience in the documentary filmmaking world. Most recently, she worked as a senior vice president. Professor documents the documentarys rise to popularity.
The american revolution is a featurelength documentary film that chronicles progressive rock radio station wbcnfm in boston, during the years 1968 to 1974, through the original sights, sounds and stories, and examines the stations role in both covering and promoting the dramatic social, political and cultural changes that took place during that era. She has multifaceted expertise in social change communication, integrated media campaigns, and documentary film and television production. Many of the materials are grantee products that can be difficult or even impossible to find elsewhere. Cinema is simply one of the most dynamic and complex cultural, economic and industrial art forms in the world. Eventbrite american university s school of international service presents film screening of uncivil war thursday, february 27, 2020 at american university school of international service, washington, dc. The amount of research a scriptwriter puts in is directly related to the value of the film. Anthropology in action january 5, 2016 0 comments in public anthropology by american university student beth geglia arrived at au with professional accomplishments in human rights campaigning, crisis intervention, and language interpretationand with a dedication to activism, particularly in central america. Course descriptions american university acalog acms. She is also affiliate faculty in the school of international. Critically acclaimed filmmaker to lead aus center for. The film centers on the university of alabamas stand in the schoolhouse door integration crisis of june 1963. Find the code, curriculum materials, videos and more on documentary film and fair use here. Books on documentary, documentary scriptwriting, and more can be found via the aladin catalog, or via the searchbox discovery tool on the library home page.
Humanities council of washington, dcs online collection of documentary films, oral histories, and other materials of great cultural and historic significance to the district of columbia. Titicut follies is a 1967 american direct cinema documentary film directed by frederick wiseman and filmed by john marshall. American university and the program on intellectual property and the public interest in the washington college of law at american university, and endorsed by arts engine, bay area video coalition, cine, doculink, electronic arts intermix, grantmakers in film and electronic media, full frame documentary. His brilliant close readings illuminate the relationship between the rhetorical, technical and stylistic elements of specific films and a broader set of contexts and concerns. The american university school of communication bachelor of arts in film and media arts provides you with a professional skill set in. Salaam dunk is a 2011 american documentary film directed by david fine about an iraqi university s women basketball program, spearheaded by a usborn instructor as coach. University professor american university, washington, d.
At 25, the duke university center for documentary studies is one of the oldest dedicated documentary film schools in the united states. The center for environmental filmmaking cef is one of the leading environmental and wildlife film programs in the world. International documentary association ida promotes nonfiction film and video around the world by supporting and recognizing the efforts of documentary film and video makers, increasing public appreciation and demand for the documentary, and providing a forum for. Washington, dc offers undergraduates a range of opportunities to intern at national media organizations including usa today, national geographic television, and pbs. A very short introduction published by oxford university press. Rpcvw, for a film screening of the new peace corps documentary, a towering task.
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