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JOUR 162

History of Documentary

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Introduction to history and theories of documentary filmmaking with practice in production to demonstrate understanding of these concepts. This course explores relationships between documentary modes, cultural movements and technological advances.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ENG 101
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

ENG 101.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Core

CO7

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • articulate relationships between documentary films and their contexts: historical, cultural, society and individual identity.
  • critically examine how intersecting social forces including social movements and technological advances impact the development of documentary film as a genre.
  • apply theoretical and practical concepts to analyze works of documentary film.
  • demonstrate knowledge about documentary theory and technique in documentary film production.
  • identify and summarize current conversations, challenges and trends that exist within the fields of documentary history and theory.