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.