Examination of international history of documentary film from the 1890s to the present. The development of film technology, aesthetics, and genre are covered from proto-documentary films of the late 19th century to the digital cinema of the modern era. Topics include Soviet documentary, ethnographic film, cinema vérité, Direct Cinema, experimental documentary, and political nonfiction cinema.
This class is part of CityOnline and has a shorter semester that begins on 1/27. This class requires use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 16 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188