Monday

2pm-4pm — Documentary Film Theory: “examine how innovative films have contested and expanded the documentary canon and the evolving theories and practices of documentary filmmaking.”

4pm-6pm — Production: “During the second half of this course the students will complete a documentary production.”

Tuesday

8am-5pm — Production.

Wednesday

No class.

Thursday

9am-11am — Creative Resourcing: “Tasks such as casting, sourcing crews, hiring talent, scheduling, arranging permits, site surveys and many others will be taught and discussed.”

12pm-2pm — The Business of Media: “Budgeting, contracts, copyright, funding, licensing, Canadian content, tax credits and union agreements”.

3pm-7pm — Cinematography: “Aesthetic and technical aspects of the craft will be learnt, with an emphasis on how all of this applies to the creation of documentary films.”

Friday

8am-11am — Editing: “Creativity, organization, a comprehension of digital video technical issues, editing terminology and theory”.

12pm-3pm — Writing: “Each student will complete several script writing exercises as well as pitch a documentary and narrative film concept to the class.”

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Now I need a job to fit that schedule. McDonalds? Also: time for yoga and psychotherapy.