The Photo Essay: An Introduction

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Create, select and edit photographic images
Write expressive, concise and effective captions
Create compelling stories using a sequence of photographic images and words

Topics covered

- Making pictures
- Words and images
- Storytelling - the basics
- Editing and shaping your story

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

We know the impact that photographic images can have on us, individually and collectively. When images and words come together to tell a story they can be entertaining, revelatory, breathtaking, and even powerful agents of change. In this subject, you will work with media professionals to learn the basics of creating a photo essay. During the subject you will hone your writing skills and learn how to create, select, and edit photographic images. Putting words and images together, you will learn how to use the photo essay format for personal, professional, or creative expression.

Assessments

Online quiz (10%)
Image and caption (30%)
Photo essay (60%)

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