CNM 292 - Introduction to Documentary

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

"Reality Programming from Nanook of the North to Survivor." Documentaries or "reality television" are becoming the programming of choice for television networks and cable channels they are also being used to manipulate, persuade, and entertain us. It is becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between fiction or non fiction television how can we tell when we are being fooled This class will help students develop a critical sense that will make them more discerning viewers of non fiction television. Using examples from classic documentaries students will learn about the history of documentary filmmaking, what makes them different from other types of films and what gives documentary films their unique voice. Using historical, controversial films, we will discuss how documentaries address the social and political issues of our time and what are some of the ethical dilemmas that face non fiction filmmakers. At the end of this class students will be able to recognize the films that manipulate and persuade through propaganda and those that deliver a gift of truth to their viewer. Prerequisite: CNM program acceptance.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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