FILM-214 The Art of the Documentary
This course explores the history of documentary film by considering major directors, aesthetics, and social contexts. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with a history of the development of documentary film from its roots in 19th-century art forms to its role in current events, to examine various styles and techniques of documentary and to analyze the contribution of the documentary as a persuasive means of communication to achieve social and political goals.