Course Info

DOC 452: Documentary Cinematography

This course focuses on the language, practice and art of visual storytelling in the documentary form. Students will examine the cinematographer's role in the ideation, shooting and editing of non-fiction film content. Through a series of screenings, lectures, experiential exercises and class discussions, students will better understand the history and practice of cinematography as it pertains to story, character and structure - all through the prism of documentary. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13086
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus
  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 13568
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32794
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22994
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 14812
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus
  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 16311
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32727
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23010
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13206
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 39813
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 28958
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 18864
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37200
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28661
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 4496
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 30327
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus