
The locations that we will be visiting lend themselves well to a variety of mini-documentaries focused on culture, architecture, geology, archaeology and paleontology. This course will appeal to students who are interested in creating documentary pieces, as well as those who have an interest in history.
Course:
Storytelling through Media: England and Scotland
Program Dates:
May 27, 2024 - June 10, 2024
Honors Credit:
None
WKU Course:
BCOM 481
Discipline(s):
Film and Media Studies
Course Description:
Designed for students who want to expand their cultural horizons while improving their media storytelling, this class takes you to sites of historical and cultural importance in England and Scotland where your imagination will be inspired to produce documentary projects. Paired with a history of geology class, this course will combine visits to places of geological significance with field trips to such historic sites as London’s Westminster Abbey, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish Highlands. We’ll interact with Britons to make cross-cultural comparisons and reflect on how foreign travel provides new perspectives on our own culture – and then create documentaries that illustrate those themes.
Prerequisites:
None
Physical Activity Requirements:
Contact Faculty
Course Highlights:
“The locations that we will be visiting lend themselves well to a variety of mini-documentaries focused on culture, architecture, geology, archaeology and paleontology. This course will appeal to students who are interested in creating documentary pieces, as well as those who have an interest in history.” - Mr. John Gibson