The Factual Film from Propaganda to Docudrama
Overview
Description
This course explores non-fiction film and video. Drawing on international sources, it explores the documentary, the news film, the compilation film, and video productions. The course addresses such fundamental questions as: What is propaganda? Is objectivity possible on the screen? What are the responsibilities of the artist toward the subject? Does the artist have the right to reenact events? Is the artist obliged to be historically accurate? The students investigate these issues in written reports.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3