2019-2020 Catalog

FVM 185 The Documentary Film

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

An overview of the subject, with an emphasis on the historical development of the documentary film. Classroom visits with local documentary filmmakers, analysis of documentary techniques, finding the story and the challenges of the medium.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Film School AND successful completion of ENG 121 and FVM 150 (grade C or higher) OR for Non-Film major students ENG 121 and Department Approval.