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Learning Portraiture from the Icons: A Masterclass

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Delve into the world of portrait photography, a genre born from documenting social injustice and the harsh realities of the 1850s. From Lewis Hine’s powerful images of child laborers to contemporary explorations of identity and culture, this course examines how portraiture has evolved into a powerful storytelling medium.

Course Identifier
PHJ 255
Faculty
Nasrul Eam
Dean, Department of Art and Photography
Credits
2
Number of Lessons
8
Department
B.F.A in Photojournalism
Prerequisites
Advanced Creative Writing
This two-month course consists of eight lessons. You have up to seven days for each lesson to understand all keywords and terms on the instruction page. These are crucial for understanding the concepts and completing the photo assignments at the end of each lesson’s quiz.

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Modules

Basic

Lessons

  • 255.1: The Dawn of Social Documentary
  • 255.2: Lewis Hine: A Study in Ethical Portraiture

Advanced

Lesson

  • 255.3: The Composite Portrait: Francis Galton’s Influence

Strictly Technical

Lessons

  • 255.4: Diane Arbus: Confronting the Boundaries of Portraiture
  • 255.5: Exploring Arbus’s Subjects and Impact

Learning the Essence

Lessons

  • 255.6: Beyond Arbus: Expanding the Narrative in Portrait
  • 255.7: Finding Your Voice: Developing Your Own Portraiture Style

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