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TFM 540 - Documentary Production

TFM 540: Documentary Production (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: TFM 314 and TFM 361. Counts toward Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2026-27), Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Production Electives
  • 15 Additional Graduate Units
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Two lectures and three or more hours of activity. Hands-on field experiences in documentary production to include research and writing techniques, investigative procedures, interviewing, shooting and editing. Analyze significant documentaries.
Prerequisites
TFM 314 and TFM 361.
See the full prerequisite chain

From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #3895· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
25 of 25 seats open
Wed 3:00 PM-4:40 PM · COM 108
Class #6310· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
20 of 20 seats open
Fri 11:00 AM-12:40 PM · HH 150