ILC 289I Photography & Catholic Social Teaching

An Integrative Learning course where students receive CORE credit in both Fine Arts and Theology.

Social Documentary Photographer & Catholic Social Teaching.

Students will learn fundamental camera skills and how to apply them to the field of documentary photography. They will also learn the core themes of Catholic Social Teaching. The course will culminate with each student presenting a portfolio of work employing the techniques of documentary photography and illustrating at least one core theme of Catholic Social Teaching. The course will include a review of the principle photographers in the field (e.g., Henri Cartier-Bresson, W. Eugene Smith, Sebastio Salgado, etc.) and the role of documentary photography in promoting social awareness and change.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Take TH 101.

Corequisite

Take one IW, intermediate writing course or one CD, cultural diversity course previously or concurrently.

Distribution

ILC

Offered

At the Discretion of the Dept