COM 224 - Documentary Film

Institution:

Cape Cod Community College

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Description:

Filmmaker John Grierson defined documentaries as "the creative treatment of reality." This course looks at the history and development of the documentary film, with a particular focus on the varying notions of truth, art, reality. Students in this class will learn how to look at documentaries with a critical eye by not only studying the subject, but also by participating directly in the making of an actual documentary video. Prerequisite: ENL101 / 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.capecod.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 362-2131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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