Documentary Filmmaking in the Caribbean
Trinidad & Tobago
Term: Summer
Dates: June 28 - July 28
Description:
UC Davis courses African American and African Studies 168 & 198 This class focuses on the art of documentary production. Working in groups students will write and produce documentary films. Documentaries are often seen as objective, as reality. Through an understanding of documentary history and theory the class will ask students to consider this notion by looking at both African American and mainstream documentaries. The students will learn documentary theory and different modes, styles, and types of documentary filmmaking. Students will work in groups to produce films based on local social issues and cultural events, such as the Tobago Heritage Festival.
Highlights:
Tobago Heritage Festival is one of the island's proudest and richest celebrations of Tobago history and culture. The festival recreates Tobago's traditions focusing on the arts -storytelling, dance, drama and music. It starts in mid month (July) and culminates in street carnivals at Plymouth and in Scarborough at month's end. Certain villages host speech bands, and carnival type events. Plymouth is host to the biggest of these. The Heritage Folk Fiesta is the climax of the festival. It is held in Signal Hill. It showcases singing, dancing, drumming, and a tambrin band competition.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- African-American Studies
- Culture
- Ethnic Studies
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- Field-Study
- Film
- Filmmaking
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Cost Include Description:
Fees for Summer Abroad are comprised of the Summer Abroad Program Fee, Course Unit Fee, and Accommodation and Activities Fee. The Accommodation and Activities Fee includes lodging, select meals, and select field trips. The program fee covers group health insurance and printed matter. Air fare is not included. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs.Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Trinidad & Tobago
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 16-25
Scholarships are Available. Please contact us for application details.
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
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