MEDIA 220

Mockumentary and Docu-Genres

Description

 

Considers the development of mockumentary and fakery in relation to documentary genres. Introduces students to basic concepts related to documentary realism and then explores a range of film and television examples that refer to, subvert, and problematise notions of visible evidence and factuality.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

MEDIA 220: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Media and Screen Studies and 30 points passed

Restrictions

MEDIA 316