The camera is a tool to engage, socially and politically, the world around us. Through close examination of photographic essays, books of photojournalism, and news reportage, students learn how to read photographs to gain an understanding of "visual literacy." The course emphasizes process (drafting proposals, conducting research, gaining access) as well as practice (editing and sequencing skills). Through trial and error, students learn which ideas translate visually, which do not, and why. Students should be prepared to make mistakes, complete weekly photography assignments, and, for the second half of the term, return to the same subject matter and over. The classroom serves as a lab to critique each other's work, and collaboration is encouraged. Students must have access to a digital SLR camera and a smartphone, as well as a basic familiarity with a photo editing application. This course satisfies the Form Elective requirement for the Journalism + Design major.

The camera is a tool to engage, socially and politically, the world around us. Through close examination of photographic essays, books of photojournalism, and news reportage, students learn how to read photographs to gain an understanding of "visual literacy." The course emphasizes process (drafting proposals, conducting research, gaining access) as well as practice (editing and sequencing skills). Through trial and error, students learn which ideas translate visually, which do not, and why. Students should be prepared to make mistakes, complete weekly photography assignments, and, for the second half of the term, return to the same subject matter and over. The classroom serves as a lab to critique each other's work, and collaboration is encouraged. Students must have access to a digital SLR camera and a smartphone, as well as a basic familiarity with a photo editing application. This course satisfies the Form Elective requirement for the Journalism + Design major.