Exploration of the distinctive qualities of documentary film and how visual rhetoric shapes sociopolitical landscapes. Learn about how the aesthetics and structure of documentary films affect considerations of ethics, point of view, and persuasion. Topics of study include the voice of documentary, documentary modes, the influence of social media, cultural and national representation in documentary, and digital technology in the context of nonfiction.
CINE 19-Sec 931 is an online class with no required on-campus meetings that begins on 9/3. This class has no scheduled meetings, requires the use of Canvas, and is not self-paced. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 16 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188