The focus of this unit is engaging with knowledge in a university-learning environment—a key requirement of transition to university. Students will investigate the uses of documentary photography and are introduced to the critiques of such uses. The unit embeds academic capabilities into the subject content such as academic reading, argumentative essay writing, referencing and library research. This unit is designed to take abstract ideas and apply them in a community setting. In this instance students will undertake the production of a digital documentary photographic exhibition.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Ferdous, I (2014) ‘Photography as Activism: The Role of Visual Media in Humanitarian Crises’, Harvard International Review pp. 22-25. Thomas, K (2002) ‘Photography, Apartheid and, “The Road to Reconciliation reading Jillian Edlestein’s Truth and Lies’, Transition, Issue 107, 2012 pp.78-79
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.