AVF 211 - Documentary Research Methods


Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Summer
An exploration of the methods and materials available for documentary research. The course provides students with an understanding of the pre-production processes required to construct an effective research strategy for documentary filmmaking. In addition to exploring research methods that are specific to documentary (e.g., visual archives), the course will also cover more traditional methods of research (e.g., library, qualitative) enabling students to explore how research strategies can be refined to meet the specific demands of various documentary genres.


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Summer Session I 2026

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Fall 2026




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