J284A Documentary Production

J284A is the first semester of a year-long, immersive workshop where second-year students produce, shoot, and edit their Thesis Projects. In J284A, the classroom is transformed into a professional workshop space where students learn advanced visual storytelling concepts and engage in practices modeled after the field. Students pitch projects in a pitch forum, write detailed treatments, conduct pre-interviews, and create a comprehensive budget, schedule, and plan for their productions. Through this holistic approach, students emerge with a solid, actionable plan to film their Thesis Project, underpinned by a commitment to uphold the rigorous standards of visual journalism.