ART 480 - Documentary Photography for Social Change

Institution:

Seattle University

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Description:

An examination of the impact of photography as a vehicle for social, economic and/or political change. Students will study the language of photography and the history of social documentary photography, while spending time "embedded" within a community servicebased agency in Seattle. Students will document the daily struggles, successes and challenges of these organizations, learning to bridge the gap between social issues and photographic possibilities. Weekly critiques and discussions will assist students in the editing and refinement of their final projects. Interdisciplinary core class.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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