Goucher College 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Goucher College 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 317 - The Documentary Tradition (4 Cr.)


An in-depth investigation of the history and theory of the documentary tradition in film and television. Examining both American and international examples, this course looks at major schools, movements, goals, and styles of documentary production. Representative texts are studied for their sociopolitical influences, persuasive techniques, and aesthetic strategies. Prerequisites: two of the required 200-level theory/criticism and history courses; departmental and college writing proficiency; junior or senior status; or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Offered alternate years. Marcus.