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Explore the captivating world of documentary photography by learning its fundamental principles and ethics. You will analyze the impactful works of renowned documentary photographers to understand how they capture and narrate real-world events. The course will guide you in developing a strong photo story concept based on your personal observations. Your main project will involve creating, editing, and captioning a mini photo essay consisting of 5 to 10 images. This will culminate in a presentation and critique session, where you and your classmates will share and discuss your visual narratives.

Prerequisite: Basic photography course (such as Digital Photography I, Photography for Graphic Designers, or equivalent). If intermediate or advanced photography has been completed, that’s a plus. Students must have critical thinking skills, understanding of photography, understanding of camera lenses and when to use them (i.e. a 23mm lens is a great lens for environmental storytelling), and be able to operate a camera in manual mode.

This course has discount registration fees! UNLV Staff and Alumni, visit http://ced.unlv.edu/registration-policies#discounts for more information. Otherwise, email us at continuing.education@unlv.edu to see if you qualify for a discount.

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