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Documentary Film Certificate at University of Montana

University of Montana, United States

Programme overview

The certificate in documentary film provides students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to successfully communicate concepts and narratives via the modes of non-fiction filmmaking. The skills and knowledge gained through the completion of this certificate are applicable to many fields, and are complimentary to the work of any student seeking to communicate non-fiction narratives through visual means.

Faculty: College of the Arts and Media  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours. Required courses include Beginning Video and Photojournalism; Intermediate Video Photography; Documentary Film History; Student Documentary Unit; Sound for Film.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). Students will acquire a foundational knowledge of essential techniques in cinematography, editing, and sound mixing, and apply them in both journalistic and artistic ways.

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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