The Center for Documentary Studies
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CDS offers courses, institutes, and workshops for adults who are interested in learning to do their own documentary work. Courses involve instruction in photography, film and video, audio, and writing and include such topics as documentary traditions, techniques, fieldwork theory, and ethics involved in conducting and presenting documentary work. CDS continuing studies courses are separate from the undergraduate curriculum in documentary studies, and certificate program courses do not earn undergraduate university credits.

NEXT COURSE OFFERING from Minnow Principals:
The Art of the Interview
Georgann Eubanks and Donna Campbell

Explore a range of interviewing techniques and polish your listening and observation skills. We'll consider the variables involved when you are interviewing a subject for print, radio, or video, and consider questions such as: How much homework on your subject should you do in advance? How far can you veer from prepared questions? How can you put your subjects at ease and inspire trust? How can you get the most out of an interview when the time allowed is very short? We'll also discuss release forms, the ethics of editing, and the role of the interviewer in framing the final story or documentation. The goal of the class is to help each participant become a more experienced and confident interviewer. (Limit 20)

Saturday, November 3, 2007
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (6 hours)
Please bring a bag lunch.
Materials fee: $5 (exact amount due at first class)
Course fee: $95
Call 919-684-6259 to register