CINEMA 004 - HISTORY OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM

    Recent Professors
    Daniel Nyiri, Mary Samuelson, Scott Mazak, Dylan Shields
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2272
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Students examine the development of films dealing with the truth. Nonfiction films seen and discussed include: historical, animated, propaganda, educational, commercial, personal and participatory, cinema verite, and direct cinema. Students will develop critical standards for judging documentary films.
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:10pm–2:15pm, Mon 2:25pm–4:30pm