ENGL 1721 - M Topics: Media Photojournalism / ARTS 3970 - M Topics: Photojournalism

Abstract

Course Description: How can photography act as a witness? How can an image empower change? In this course we will consider these questions and more as we examine core ideas for understanding the creation, gathering, and dissemination of information via journalistic photography. Through various lectures, discussions, assignments, and critiques, students will fine tune skills of editing and composition as they advance their photographic practice. In addition to developing a nuanced understanding of the values and purpose of photojournalism, special attention will be given to increasing students' visual literacy, and covering the ethics of documentary photography.