De Anza College
F/TV 57A
Documentary Production Fundamentals I · 4 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
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.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
F/TV 20Beginning Video ProductionCatalog wording: “F/TV D020.”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list F/TV 57A as a prerequisite.
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