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TFM 563 - Documentary: History and Theory

TFM 563: Documentary: History and Theory (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: TFM 160 for undergraduate students. Admission to the M.A. in television, film and new media for graduate students. Counts toward Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2026-27), Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Critical Studies Electives
  • 15 Additional Graduate Units
  • Required Courses
  • Major
  • Cinema Studies Electives
Offered: Summer 2027 (offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Persuasive concepts, techniques, and forms in documentary film. Major historical works and their impact on society.
Prerequisites
TFM 160 for undergraduate students. Admission to the M.A. in television, film and new media for graduate students.

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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
Spring/Summer
Formerly numbered
Television, Film and New Media 462.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #4726· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
58 of 58 seats open
Wed 7:00 PM-9:40 PM · PSFA 325

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