Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

FILM 2030 - Introduction to Film: The Documentary


A historical survey of the documentary film. Weekly screenings.

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2HL
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture, 1.0 discussion
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM Course: TMAH Arts & Humanities
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:  
  • Expanded ability to interpret and analyze a variety of documentary film forms.
  • Identify nonfiction genres and become familiar with the filmmakers who pioneered the forms.
  • To provide the student with an historical survey of the documentary film.
  • To provide the student with the skills necessary to critically evaluate and analyze a documentary.


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