ARTM1850-A History Of Documentary Film (Spring 2024)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Days: T
Time: 06:00 - 08:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Wheatley Center 110
Seats Available: No Seats 0 Waiting
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the genre of documentary film and a review of their historical development from its roots in the nineteenth century to present times. Student will view classic documentary films and come to understand the styles and techniques of the documentary tradition. The course will also analyze the contribution of documentary as a persuasive means of communication to achieve social and political goals. 3 Credits
3 Credits
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About the Instructor(s)
Helena Vanhala, Ph.D.
vanhala@rmu.edu
412-397-6202 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 320
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Associate Professor of Media Arts
Arts and Humanities
vanhala@rmu.edu
412-397-6202 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 320
Profile