Science/Natural History filmaking course

["Patty Ralrick" <pattyralrick@hotmail.com>]

Hi everyone,

I thought I'd pass this along in case anyone is interested.  I read about it 
in my Montana State University alumnist publication.  Below is an extremely 
shortened version of the article:

"MSU [Bozeman] offers nation's only science/natural history filmaking 
course. ... 'The intent of this program is to produce a new generation of 
documentary filmmakers that is trained in the areas of science, science 
communication and filmmaking' said Ronald Tobias, the renown wildlife 
filmmaker who founded the three-year program.  He adds 'Scientists generally 
don't like the media because the media just doesn't get it, and they are 
right.  Media look at scientists and say they don't get it, and they are 
right.  Neither side has communicated very well with the other.  What we 
hope to do is help close the gap.' ... Students entering the program must 
have at least a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or technology.  If 
they come out of liberal arts or a filmmaking program, they must have a 
declared minor in science or its equivalent.  Approximately one-third of the 
students already have an advanced degree."

I think this is a great idea and I'd love to see it extend into the realm of 
paleontology.  Just think - an actual paleontologist making a film about 
something he's studied instead of trying to explain it to someone who has 
their own agenda.  Well, it's a nice dream anyway...  :)

Have fun,

Patty
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"I'm reaching up and reaching out.  I'm reaching for the random or what ever 
will bewilder me.  And following our will and wind we may just go where no 
one's been.  We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's 
been.  Spiral out.  Keep going...."

Maynard James Keenan of "Tool"

Patty Ralrick
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Bellevue  NE  68005



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