NCE 330 - Iceland: A Comparative Exploration Through Cinematography and Storytelling

4 Hour(s)
The course is a comparative exploration of Iceland through film. Throughout the course, students will learn the principles of film editing. They will explore and compare our local history and tradition to Iceland’s. During the first half this course, students will create three videos locally: Interview, Documentary, and Short Story. During the immersion, students will travel to Iceland and explore its history and traditions by means of cinematography and storytelling. The students will also create three videos in Iceland: Interview, Documentary, and Short Story. At the end of the course, students will reflect by creating a composite of each project, comparing our local culture to that of Iceland. Iceland provides an exceptional destination that offers pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Its culture is deeply rooted in ancient heritage, with a storytelling tradition. Literature has always been the cornerstone of Icelandic culture, yet all forms of the arts are thriving in Iceland, from film and music to design and fine arts.

SP odd years, May travel