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Course Description
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Course Name
Documentary Photography
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Photography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Additional course fees apply to this course. Please reach out to your Prague Program Manager for additional information about these fees.
Course Description
This course aims to introduce students to documentary photography. Students will become familiar with international documentary photography, both historical and contemporary. The course places special emphasis on personal documentary projects, with the goal of practical application of theoretical knowledge. Students will gain hands-on experience by creating a documentary photography series and presenting their images on the web themselves. Those who complete the course will have significantly improved their understanding of photography as both a means of documenting events, and as a form of fine art. By the end of the course students will have improved their practical skills to the point of being able to pursue more advanced work in documentary photography covering a wider range of subjects.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:- Demonstrate a full understanding of what documentary photography represents.
- Comprehend the basic technical principles of photography and basic compositional rules;–Comprehend a historical perspective on the development of documentary photography.
- Understand the connection between documentary and fine art photography.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the various platforms that can be used to promote documentary photography.
- Demonstrate a good base in the fundamentals of telling a story through documentary photography.
- Combinephotography and writing to reinforce their documentary project and communication skills.
- Know the steps involved in defining, preparing and presenting a documentary photography project through hands on experience.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.