Practice Documentary Photography/photojournalism (7.3.1) - Unit 3: Art as Action – Social Commentary, Advocacy, and Transformation

Practice: Documentary Photography/Photojournalism

Lesson 7.3.1Unit 3: Art as Action – Social Commentary, Advocacy, and Transformation

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is documentary photography?
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Think about how photography can document events.
Question 2.
Name one ethical consideration in documentary photography.
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Consider what it means to portray someone’s life.
3Question 3.
What is the goal of documentary photography?
- To capture only beautiful images
- To document reality for social change
- To create abstract art
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Think about the purpose of showing real human experiences.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ethics play a significant role in photojournalism.
- True
- False
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Consider the implications of representing someone’s life.
Question 5.
Discuss the effects of a photographer’s personal bias on documentary photography and its representation of subjects.
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Consider how perspectives can shape narratives.
Question 6.
Devise an ethical guideline proposal for photographing marginalized communities, balancing advocacy and respect.
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Think about the balance between ethical responsibility and artistic intent.

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