Course Info

DOC 339: Topics in Documentary Production Workshop

This class will be a hands on workshop exploring a film production process or technique that has had a significant influence on the development of non-fiction storytelling and expression. Students will create short documentaries on topics of their choosing, utilizing and incorporating the method being taught. Specific topics will vary with each quarter. Classes will consist of lectures, screenings, in-class production, discussion and analyses, culminating in 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.

DOC 224 is a prerequisite for this class.

This course is repeatable.

Fall 2024-2025

  • Topic: Developing Your Film Idea: Grantwriting
  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15349
  • Meeting time: W 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Anuradha Rana | View syllabus
  • Topic: Developing Your Film Idea: Pitching
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 15952
  • Meeting time: W 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Anuradha Rana | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Topic: Sports Documentary
  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22550
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Eric Seals | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Topic: Sports Documentary
  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 40389
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Eric Seals | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Topic: Sports Documentary
  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 28362
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Eric Seals | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Topic: Nonfiction Sports
  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 19084
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Eric Seals | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Topic: Nonfiction Sports
  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 42353
  • Meeting time: Tu 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brad Riddell | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Topic: Nonfiction Sports
  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 20401
  • Meeting time: Tu 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brad Riddell | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Topic: Nonfiction Sports
  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 7356
  • Meeting time: Tu 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brad Riddell | View syllabus