French & Italian Alps
Global Documentary and Communication in the Alps is a partnership between the School
of Communication and Dodge College, combining the disciplines of communication research
and methodologies with documentary filmmaking. As part of this course, students spend
several days in the French Alps based in the centuries-old medieval mountain town
of Chamonix, where we film our documentaries, telling stories that are rooted in European
culture and contemporary social issues. After we complete production of our documentary
films and research projects, we head to Aosta, a picturesque city in the Italian Alps.
Known for its Roman ruins, Aosta offers a blend of breathtaking history, stunning
mountain views, and exposure to a rich, ancient part of Italy, keeper of a unique
culture. We edit our films in Aosta, and then complete the course in Milan.
- Led by Sally Rubin, Michael Ross, and Lisa Sparks.
