In this Photo Concepts course, we will explore photography as a tool for social justice. Through hands-on experimentation, group discussion, and reflection on contemporary artists, we will consider the relationship between artmaking and activism in various photographic contexts, including photojournalism, documentary, experimental media, and fine art practices. This course is structured through a series of “case studies,” each of which focuses on an urgent social or political topic—from environmental justice to LGBTQ+ rights—and which challenges you to experiment with hybrid forms that offer cultural critique, foster social awareness, or galvanize collective action. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate an expanded understanding of photography’s potential as a vehicle for social change, and to use your creative practice to address the pressing issues that shape our world today.