Debates in Screen Documentary (P4107B)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
On this module, you'll explore major questions in the study of documentary film, examining non-fiction forms in cinema and beyond. Topics covered include:
- documentary realisms
- authorship and documentary authority
- objectivity and subjectivity
- documentary re-enactment
- essayistic and experimental documentary modes
- documentary and the internet.
You’ll also study key movements and trends in documentary, including practices like the mockumentary, interactive documentary and documentary's move into the art gallery. Case studies include international works such as:
- Citizenfour
- The Gleaners and I
- Behemoth
- Fahrenheit 911
- The Act of Killing
- Close-Up.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: