Restriction: Permission of instructor (kvasu@umd.edu)

In this course, we'll examine the historic representation of people, places and cultures in documentary film, television and more recently through social media. Each week we'll explore seminal and cutting edge visual theories that will guide our weekly in-class discussions and assignments. The course, designed for both filmmakers and scholars, culminates with a final project through which students operationalize their understanding of visual theories by creating a research paper, video essay or podcast.