Documentary Photography

Catalog description

Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior/senior standing, COMM 101 , or permission Description: Prepares students to photograph documentary content that explores aspects of historical significance, cultural value, social change, and social injustice. Explores the differences and similarities between documentary photography and purely aesthetic photography to capture images focused on social and historical value. Calls for students to critically analyze documentary images, projects, photographers, and the societal impact they have made to create new and influential images for modern and future utilization. Students are required to have access to a digital camera.