BEYOND THE FRAME: ENVIRON PHOTOG & VIS STORYTELLING (CM5059)

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This course explores photography as a powerful tool for environmental storytelling. Students will develop technical and narrative skills to capture climate change impacts, conservation efforts, and human-environment interactions. Through assignments, critiques, and case studies, students will create a compelling portfolio that visually illustrates urgent environmental challenges and inspires awareness through strong, story-driven imagery.

Code: 
CM5059
Name: 
BEYOND THE FRAME: ENVIRON PHOTOG & VIS STORYTELLING
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Graduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will analyze and apply the principles of visual storytelling to document climate change and environmental issues.
  2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in camera operation, composition, and post-processing techniques in the context of environmental photography.
  3. Students will design and execute photography projects that highlight human-environment interactions and conservation efforts.

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