JOUR3615
JOUR 3615 - History of the Documentary (3 Cr.)
School of Journalism & Mass Communication (10976)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
JOUR 3615 - History of the Documentary (3 Cr.)
Course description
Invention of photographic media. Truth-value of factual versus fictive representations. Influence of political/economic contexts on form/content. Convergence of distinct realms of media practice. Role of media maker. Documentary photography/film. Screenings of landmark films, photographs.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall