A unique opportunity for mature students, this workshop offers an introduction to the discipline of reporting and telling stories visually. Professional filmmakers will lead project-based immersion in the essentials of documentary filmmaking, from reporting and research to production and post-production. Students will produce their own documentary shorts. Examining form through screenings and discussion, students review hands-on camera and audio techniques, and plan and execute a shoot. In addition, students gain an in-depth understanding of non-linear editing in Final Cut Pro as they edit their own short films. The course culminates with a rough-cut screening and critique.