Introduction to Documentary Storymaking is an introduction to digital documentary storymaking. It merges the critical study of documentary media with the hands-on construction of documentary stories in local communities. Working with tools of the documentary arts-video, still images, audio, writing-students will acquire the foundational skills of media production and effective storytelling while absorbing and analyzing rich examples of documentary storytelling over time and place. Students will encounter a variety of notable documentary examples and forms, grapple with the ethics of documentary practice, collaborate with community partners, and produce documentary media. In short, this course is: A survey of traditions and issues in documentary media An introduction to documentary practices and methods A unique hybrid utilizing faculty, staff, facilities and equipment on 4 campuses: Moravian University, Muhlenberg College, Lafayette College, and Lehigh University A chance to apply documentary principles to disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts The start of a growing digital portfolio that enhances the student’s specific areas of study The foundational course for the LVAIC documentary studies minor An elective open to all students that is relevant and valuable to many academic majors and careers
- Subject
- DOC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Catalog
- Source
- catalog.moravian.edu