Practice A Documentary Photo Essay For Visual Storytelling (9.1.4) - Unit 3: Art as Action – Social Commentary, Advocacy, and Transformation

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Question 1.
Define documentary photography.
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Focus on the aspect of capturing reality.
Question 2.
What is a photo essay?
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Think about what a series of photos aims to do.
3Question 3.
What distinguishes documentary photography from other types?
- Focus on beauty
- Capturing real life
- Staged scenes
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Consider the purpose of the photographs.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ethics are unimportant in documentary photography.
- True
- False
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Think about the responsibilities journalists have.
Question 5.
Develop a comprehensive plan for a documentary photo essay you’d like to create, including the theme, target audience, and ethical considerations.
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Consider how each part influences your storytelling.
Question 6.
Critically assess a documentary photo essay that you admire. Discuss its strengths and weaknesses regarding storytelling and ethical representation.
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Evaluate both the visual and narrative elements.

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