Storytelling through Media: England and Scotland

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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.

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Faculty:
Mr. John Gibson (More Info)

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