DESPH 276

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Visual Storytelling

Design College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Narrative storytelling through the medium of photography. Concepts, techniques and styles used in photojournalism, documentary, and photoreportage.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

6

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Photography BFA acceptance or Design majors only.

Title

Editorial Techniques and Styles

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to use the techniques and styles used in editorial photography with and emphasis on content, concept, and narrative as used in photojournalism, documentary, and photo-reportage, including techniques used to tell stories and persuade thought and opinion in editorial media.

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Portable Flash Systems

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to implement camera and lighting techniques used in location editorial photography, including the use of portable dedicated and non-dedicated flash systems.

Title

Historic and Contemporary Photographers

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify the styles and techniques used by a variety of significant editorial photographers both historic and contemporary.