The Factual Film from Propaganda to Docudrama

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Subject code

ENG

Course Number

2460

Department(s)

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

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Lecture

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Preferred Room Features

Academic Scheduling

Workload Hours

3