DESPH 276
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
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.
Title
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.
