COMS 329 - “Reality” TV and Film

Unit(s): 4

How is “reality” mediated in film and television? In this course students examine the truthfulness, ethics, and sociopolitical implications of such forms and genres as the documentary, neorealism, Dogme 95, tabloid talk shows, voyeurism/confession shows, crime shows, freak shows, and contest/game shows.

Prerequisite(s): Class open to Communication Studies majors only
Typically Offered Not Recently Offered
Grading: GRD