Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
June 28-July 28, 2009

Deadline: April 3rd.

Instructor: Christine Acham (acham@ucdavis.edu)

All students from freshmen to graduate students and alumni welcome! Open to all University of California and non-University of California Students. No experience necessary. Apply online: Program Web page: https://summer-abroad.ucdavis.edu.

Program Overview: This hands-on class focuses on the art of documentary production. Students will learn how to write and produce documentary films. Documentaries are often seen as objective and reality. By analyzing both independent and mainstream documentaries, this class will ask students to reconsider these long held beliefs. Students will learn about different modes, styles, and types of documentary filmmaking. With this knowledge of documentary's narrative and creative potential, students will then work in groups to propose, shoot and edit short films based on local social and environmental issues as well as cultural events. Includes: 8 Units of Credit, Housing, Meals Monday-Friday, Field Trips, Cultural Activities.

See Website for More Details and to Apply or Contact Program Coordinator: Holly Keefer: hjkeefer@ucdavis.edu or Christine Acham. Apply Soon. Space is LIMITED.