The Photo Essay: Strategies for Visual Storytelling
Course Code: 22MCEPJ203Dates: July 15 - September 16, 2022
Meets: F from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Location: Online Zoom Classroom
Course Tuition: $730
A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. A great documentary project exploring a social, cultural, political, or personal issue has the power to tell a story in a unique, convincing, and visually compelling way. In this class, students examine and practice the various aspects of conceptualizing, planning, and executing their documentary projects through discussions, personal assignments, and photo critiques. Documentary essays by master and contemporary photographers are also discussed.
Course Level / Prerequisite: Advanced: You are comfortable with your camera, whether film or digital, and with your photographic practice. You have already produced or are working on a body of work. You are proficient in Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, et cetera. You understand printing or portfolio revision processes. You may be seeking ways to strengthen your work through sequencing, theoretical readings, and group critiques.
Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class.

Fee: | $730.00 |
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Hours: | 30.00 |
Save $200.00 with a Visual Storytelling Intensive
Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Course Fee (Basic) | Course Tuition | $ 690.00 |
Mandatory Fee | Material Fee | $ 40.00 |
Online Zoom Classroom
Natan Dvir
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07/15/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
07/22/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
07/29/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
08/05/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
08/12/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
08/19/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
08/26/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
09/02/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
09/09/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
09/16/2022 | Friday | 2 PM to 5 PM | Online Zoom Classroom |
For the first day of class students should prepare 10-15 images representing their photography. Students may also share their website or Instagram account. Also, think of 2-3 ideas for a project you would like to photograph during the course. Please be able to describe the situation or person you wish to focus on and your personal interest in your subject.