ARTS 3330 - Documentary Photography

Prerequisite: ARTS 1102 or ARTS 1110. This course examines the use of documentary photography as a tool for the visual analysis of contemporary issues. Students will explore genres and the history of documentary photography, ethics, planning the documentary, negotiation and interviewing (both oral and photo elicitation), tips on using the camera in the field and behavior on site, picture editing and layout. Through the development of short and long-term photographic bodies of work and the discussion of both classic and contemporary documentary photography works, students will develop a mature understanding of the practice. 3 credits.