IMA 70900 - History and Theory of the Documentary

This course examines canonical films from the first 100 years of documentary filmmaking in their historical and theoretical context, and analyzes the formal and technological innovations of documentary’s pioneers. The course also explores the intersections of documentary art with other art forms and considers the opportunities and responsibilities of a documentary storyteller.

prereq: IMA 70100
Hours 4
Credits 3
Non-matriculated students require permission of instructor for enrollment in any MFA/IMA course.