CINE 362 - New Issues in Documentary

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU

This advanced seminar studies the trends, problems and recent milestones of the contemporary documentary, including docudrama and the emerging genre of docufiction. Different modules examine distinct areas of focus including the war on terror, the modern family, nature and the environment, and social activism. What effect has the digital revolution had on the documentary film? What strategies have documentary filmmakers innovated to engage with 21st century experience?
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: J. Sperling
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Cinema 290.