Course Info

DOC 496: Advanced Topics in Documentary

This class will be an in-depth examination of a filmmaker, film genre, film movement, or film production technique that has had a significant influence on the development of non-fiction storytelling and expression. Through lectures, screenings, readings, discussions, critical writing assignments, and/or creative projects, students will analyze the distinctive traits of the selected topic within the broader context of documentary history and culture. Specific topics will be selected by the instructor and will vary with each quarter. Classes will consist of lectures, screenings, in-class discussions, analyses, as well as creative assignments. Students are encouraged to explore their individual creative "voice" and to use this knowledge to stimulate original work in their areas of interest.

This course is repeatable.

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 401
Class number: 15351
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: N/A at Loop Campus
Instructor:

Winter 2023-2024

Topic: Experimental Documentary
Section: 501
Class number: 25558
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus

Spring 2022-2023

Topic: Filmmaking Across Continents
Section: 601
Class number: 42216
Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
Topic: A Documentary Filmmaker's Journey
Section: 602
Class number: 43472
Meeting time: W 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus

Winter 2022-2023

Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 801
Class number: 28360
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus
Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 810
Class number: 28482
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)

Fall 2022-2023

Topic: Creating Stories From the Archive
Section: 401
Class number: 18868
Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus

Winter 2021-2022

Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 801
Class number: 20399
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus
Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 810
Class number: 20913
Meeting time: -
Location: Online: Async

Fall 2021-2022

Topic: Filmmaking Across Continents
Section: 401
Class number: 4500
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus

Spring 2020-2021

Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 901
Class number: 30792
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: Online: Sync

Spring 2019-2020

Topic: Cinematic Essay
Section: 901
Class number: 31003
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: REMOT E0000