British Documentary Experience

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Summer 
Dates: inquire for more info.

Description: The documentary has emerged as a powerful and popular vehicle for telling real stories about the world in which we live. John Grierson, often cited as the "father of documentary" worked in London and the tradition he established in the 1930s and '40s is alive and well today.

In many ways, London is the capital of documentary production in the English speaking world. The vibrant filmmaking community in Soho, combined with the history, tradition and sophisticated audience make London the premiere place to study documentary film.

In the six-week British Documentary Experience -- through course work, hands-on workshops, field trips, and films screenings -- students study the history and contemporary practice of the British Documentary Tradition. Students may also choose to work at an internship with a London based documentary production organization and/or take a production course where they work in small groups to develop and shoot short documentaries. Students meet with a variety of documentary filmmakers, historians, and critics as well as attend screenings at various art cinemas throughout London. This is an immersive experience that involves attending many nighttime screenings and lectures as well as regular class meetings.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 7485

The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; food; books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement: The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded: 1957