Photo Journalism MA, History of Documentary Photography, 7.5 Credits
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Photo Journalism MA, History of Documentary Photography, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: BJ003A
- Subject/Main field: Photojournalism
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2012-06-04
- Date of change: 2013-06-28
- Version valid from: 2013-07-01
Aim
The purpose of this course is to give a historical survey of documentary photography, its emergence and development, in global perspective. A dual purpose is to address other significant photographic directions, in order to give a broad base of knowledge about significant currents, influences and practitioners that have had an impact on the medium of photography.
Course objectives
After satisfactory completion of this course, the student is expected to:
- be able to identify significant photographers, photographs, technology and movements in the history of photography.
- be able to analyze photographs in relation to their context and content.
- be aware of and able to discuss the historic trajectory of documentary photography and its relationship to other directions in photography.
- be able to research and write on aspects of photographic history.
Content
- seminars, readings and discussion on history of photography
- analysis of photographic works
- assignments focusing on analysis and research
Entry requirements
Photo Journalism MA: Photographic methods and techniques, 7.5 Credits and Feature writing for photo journalists, 7.5 Credits.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
M100: History of Documentary Photography, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Course grades are based on writing assignments as well as attendance and active participation in class sessions.
Attendance is obligatory at all seminars and exercises. Absence and late assignments may have a negative inpact on the course grade.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/en/Student/Services/Grading-Criteria.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Course information and exercises may take place during evenings and weekdays. Any expenses for trips, materials and technical equipment are borne by the student.
Plagiarism is not allowed and will result in a notification being sent to the Vice-Chancellor of Mid Sweden University.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Rosenblum, Naomi
- Title: A world history of photography
- Ort: New York
- Edition: Fjärde upplagan/2007
- Publisher: Abbeville Press
- Comment: 978-0-7892-0937-5 (häftad)
- Author: Lebeck, Robert och von Dewitz, Bodo
- Title: Kiosk: Eine geschichte der fotoreportage/ Kiosk: A history of photojournalism (tvåspråkig)
- Ort: Göttingen
- Edition: 2001
- Publisher: Steidl