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 Outcomes
Recognize and use the technical and critical vocabulary of documentary film. Acquire a knowledge of the history of documentary film. Develop an approach to viewing documentary films actively and critically. Identify established styles, both technical and artistic, of documentary film.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 02 - Critical Thinking
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