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16 courses with the subject DOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DOC 080Independent Study1-4

Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 091Special Topics1-4

A topic, genre, or approach in documentary studies not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, SW, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 102(COMM 102, FILM 102, GS 102, JOUR 102) The Sports Documentary4

The sports documentary has become an increasingly important form of media. Through the sports documentary, some of society’s most significant concerns are portrayed and discussed, including issues of race, gender, terrorism, inequality and more. Too, the sports documentary has adapted to various media, from film to television to online, from the multi-volume work of Ken Burns to ESPN’s “30 for 30.” This course examines and critiques the social, cultural, political and economic implications of the sports documentary in contemporary culture. Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 104(COMM 104, FILM 104) The Last Dance: Documentary Storymaking4

This class explores documentary storytelling through an in-depth case study of the sports documentary "The Last Dance," the 10-part award-winning film series on basketball's Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Critical study of the making of "The Last Dance" reveals the numerous legal, ethical, creative, economic, technical, aesthetic and other considerations that go into the practice of documentary story making. Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 150(FILM 150) Introduction to Documentary Storymaking4

An introduction to digital documentary storymaking, merging critical study of documentary media with hands-on construction of documentary stories. Working with tools of the documentary arts—video, still images, audio, writing—students will acquire foundational skills of media production and effective storytelling while absorbing and analyzing rich examples of documentary storytelling over time and place. The course surveys traditions and issues in documentary media and introduces documentary practices and methods. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 180Independent Study1-4

Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 191Special Topics1-4

A topic, genre, or approach in documentary studies not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, SW, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 250(FILM 250) Rights and Responsibilities in Documentary Inquiry4

This course explores the rights and responsibilities associated with documenting people, places, events, and situations. We will consider how documentary films construct and represent truth, the nature of documentarians’ rights and responsibilities in relation to the communities, people, and collaborations, and how these issues inform other documentary practices. Topics discussed will include the impact of copyright law and fair use in documentary practice as well as ethical principles in relation to subjects, viewers and documentary filmmakers’ own praxis. Prerequisites: DOC 150 or FILM 150 Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 280Independent Study1-4

Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 291Special Topics1-4

A topic, genre, or approach in documentary studies not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HU, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 300Apprentice Teaching1-4

Supervised participation in various aspects of the teaching of a course. Consent of instructor, department chairperson, and permission of the Dean required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 370(FILM 370) Capstone in Documentary Storymaking4

Synthesizes course of study across the Documentary Storymaking Minor and solidifies learning in a collaborative documentary project. Course is required to complete Documentary Storymaking Minor. The Capstone is a workshop-based experience that guides students through the design, planning, field research, production, and completion of a substantial documentary media project that results in a public presentation of their most advanced work. Production will be informed and enhanced by class discussion of selected readings, screenings, relevant theories and practices in documentary. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 380Independent Study1-4

Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 391Special Topics1-4

A topic, genre, or approach in documentary studies not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 392Documentary Internship1-4

Individualized work experience, on- or off-campus, in a field that a student of Film wishes to explore as a career. Before registering, a student must meet with the internship adviser and obtain departmental approval. Sophomore standing and departmental approval required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
DOC 394Supervised Research1-4

Research project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
DOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu

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