This study will include early sequential photography, the beginnings of cinema, early ethnographic film, institutional documentaries, The Film Front, World War II documentaries, the Free Cinema Group and close with early works in the direct cinema style. Students purchase text. An examination of styles in documentary film based upon historical precedent, technological changes, responses to theoretical and ethical questions and the influence of theatrical distribution and television. Students purchase text. Film Styles and Genres Intensive study of a specific body of films grouped by similarities in style, genre, period or cultural origin.
Emphasis is on historical, theoretical and critical issues.
May be taken two times if topic differs. Prior completion of 360 is strongly recommended. Emphasis is on historical, theoretical and critical issues. Maybe taken two times if topic differs. Prior completion of 360 is strongly recommended.