PHOT 570 - Documentary Photography

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Students will work on photo documentary projects based on the established methodology to reduce the fast paced world to a set of still images that convey life and world experiences by creating a distinctive and compelling sense of reason, place and time. Students will gain a basic understanding of documentary photography history and principles through writing reactions to assigned books and films about documentary principles. Students will establish personal methods to focus on the meaning and content of their pictures, the quality of their pictures and the way they observe the world around them. Prerequisites: JOUR 528, or Instructor Permission. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate the ability to employ documentary techniques to capture the substance of the people photographed (2) Demonstrate the ability to construct a story in pictures connected by theme or topic (3) Demonstrate the ability to complete assignments that document an assigned subject matter in a professional, ethic manner (4) Demonstrate an ability to discuss their work and the work of their classmates using the terms, classifications and benchmarks of the documentarian (5) Demonstrate the ability to research, plan and execute documentary photography and multimedia assignments (6) Demonstrate a personal approach to documentary photography by discretionary selection of subject matter, composition, exposure and other documentary tools available

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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