F/TV 57A
Documentary Production Fundamentals I
Course Description
This course will cover the nonfiction concepts, principles, and techniques as related to the production of a documentary video. The historical roots in nonfiction film and television with an emphasis on production work in documentary formats will be examined.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49633 | F/TV 57A | 01Y | ··W···· | 09:30 AM-12:45 PM | Rachel Silveria | AT120 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
F/TV-057A.-01Y:HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Directing the Documentary (7th Edition) Rabiger © 2020 ISBN: 9780367235574 | Textbook | Recommended | $89.99 | $67.50 | $67.49 | $37.80 |
| Directing the Documentary (7th Edition) Rabiger ISBN: 9781000054781 | E-Book | Recommended | $89.99 | |||
| Directing the Documentary (7th Edition) Rabiger ISBN: 9781000054781 | E-Book (180 days) | Recommended | $62.99 | |||
| Directing the Documentary (7th Edition) Rabiger ISBN: 9781000054781 | E-Book (365 days) | Recommended | $76.49 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3.5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- F/TV D020.