Documentary Strategies in Photography

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This course introduces students to various strategies in documentary photography. Students examine the photographic document as it functions as evidence, a catalyst to social reform, and a cultural representation of reality. Coursework explores the objectivity of the social document and new documentary approaches in a fine art context. Class time includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, studio sessions, and group critiques. To complete the assignments for this course, each student must have access to an external hard drive, and a digital camera with manual exposure control and the ability to capture RAW files. A limited number of cameras are available for rent through the UWL Photography Lab. Lect. 2, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 272 . Offered Fall - Even Numbered Years.