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Documentary Theory
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
London, England
Dates: 8/30/17 - 12/16/17
Documentary Theory
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Film Studies
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
This Module explores the history of documentary filmmaking along with the theoretical frameworks that shape our understanding of its claims to represent the world. A 12 week screening programme will introduce students to the major documentary modalities, including those that problematise notions of truth, history and objectivity. The module will also consider how technological, ideological and aesthetic factors impact upon documentary filmmaking and its reception.