THTR2220 — Documentary Films
THTR 2220 - Documentary Films THTR 2220 - Documentary Films 3 Credits Explores the nature and history of documentary film. Students will understand, appreciate, and enjoy documentary motion pictures as a form of communication, a method of persuasion, a reflection of culture, and as an art form. The course provides a beginning approach to the theory and criticism of documentary film. The relationship between form and content is basic to this course. Major Content Areas Theory and philosophy of documentary films 25% History and development of documentary films in the 20th century 25% Documentary film evaluation and criticism 25% Technical elements of documentary filmmaking 25% Learning