Course ID
041517
Course Description
This course will examine the history of visual journalism through the medium of documentary photography from its origins in the 1800s to the present-day digital revolution in multimedia production and data visualization around the world. This survey course is designed to broaden students' understanding of the role of visual journalism in societies, and across societies, and its power to affect scientific, political, economic, cultural and social change. Class lectures, readings and films will provide a deeper understanding of this complex media form and a vocabulary to communicate visually in today's global society.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No