Documentary Since Television
FILM 386
Spring 2025
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This course continues our introduction to documentary film by tracing the story back to the advent of television and moving forward to include the streaming era of today. Students will consider the ways and means that documentaries moved from the margins to the mainstream, and learn about the filmmakers, films, and institutions that contributed to this phenomenon as well as those who critique the commercialism of this filmmaking traditionally associated with social change. Issues of accountability, representation, access, and ethics loom larger in the documentary ecosystem in this second chapter of the nonfiction filmmaking story, particularly with the 21st century's massive technological changes including the rise of social media and AI. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings provided by instructor
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Examinations and Assignments:
Readings and screening
Three 6-8 page papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Priority is given to students who have taken FILM385, FILM384, FILM430 or FILM435 in prior semesters.
POI: If you have taken FILM385 include that in your email of interest. Explain why you want to take the course but previous documentary experience is not required for admittance. Submissions accepted on a rolling basis. |
| Instructor(s): Strain,Tracy Times: .M.W... 08:50AM-12:10PM; Location: CFS112; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 16 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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