60-215 Visualizing Issues with Images and Sound

5 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In this mini, students will use documentary photography to explore their lives and immediate communities to help better understand and explain the issues facing their generation. Students will choose a topic such as the uncertain economy, environmental concerns or diversity and produce a series of images and conduct audio interviews within the mini term. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics and skills needed to be a competent storyteller while learning values that are crucial for explanatory visual reporting. We will also look at the work of other photographers who have used this method to better understand society. Knowledge of Photoshop and Garage Band is helpful, but not required.

Prerequisites: none listed

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