May 09, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

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PHOTO-411 Photojournalism and Documentary Photography


3 cr.
Repeatable for Credit: No
A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of photojournalism and documentary photography trends and practices. The importance of still and moving images as conveyors of information and influence on public opinion is emphasized. Ethical and moral considerations, freedom of the press and the public’s right to know are stressed. A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of still and moving image photography of manufactured goods and products. Emphasis is placed on photographing studio and table still life sets. The importance of lighting for scale, as well as lighting varied surfaces will be explored. A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
Prerequisites: take PHOTO-310  and PHOTO-330  



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