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.

Winter 2024-2025

  • Topic: Navigating the Documentary Industry
  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23386
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Anthony Kaufman | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Topic: Experimental Documentary
  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 25558
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Chi Jang Yin | View syllabus

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
  • Instructor: Anuradha Rana | View syllabus
  • Topic: A Documentary Filmmaker's Journey
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 43472
  • Meeting time: W 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Steven James

Winter 2022-2023

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

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
  • Instructor: Susanne Suffredin | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

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

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
  • Instructor: Anuradha Rana | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Topic: Cinematic Essay
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 30792
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Lee Ferdinand | View syllabus