TransfermaticCINEMA at West Los Angeles College

    CINEMA 004 - History of the Documentary Film

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    Credits
    3
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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course examines the development of the documentary as a film form from the 1890's to present day. A variety of documentary styles and approaches will be covered, including historical, propaganda, educational, commercial, cinema verite and direct cinema. Students will develop critical standards for understanding and assessing documentary films. (GE Areas � IGETC: 3A; CSU GE: C1)