This course involves production, a historical survey of documentary practices in photography, film and video, and a discussion of the ethical and ideological issues raised by the genre. Students will be expected to produce two short documentary projects in any media. Feminist Documentary Production and Theory. Women have made politicized documentaries since the invention of the motion picture camera. Students will learn this complex theoretical, historical and political tradition while producing their own feminist documentary.
Enrollment is limited.
Spring, A. Juhasz. Independent Film Cultures. While Hollywood is the dominant film system, it is by no means the only structure through which films are made or enjoyed. Course work will explore these 3 cultures through readings, screenings, written papers, and production projects. Spring, A. Juhasz.