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RTVF 177 - Documentary Film

Semester Hours: 3
Every Other Year
A survey of the history of documentary film combined with a study of problems facing documentary film and video makers. Theoretical issues of objectivity, narrativity, social responsibility, and film technique are underlying concerns of documentaries viewed in class.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
RTVF 010 .


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