Global Media - Electives

This course examines the history of visual journalism through the medium of documentary
photography from its origins in the 1800s to the present-day digital revolution in multimedia
production and data visualization around the world. This survey course is designed to broaden
students’ understanding of the role of visual journalism in societies, and across societies, and its
power to affect scientific, political, economic, cultural and social change.

This class covers the law, history and philosophy of access to government information, as well as practical tools and psychological techniques in acquiring data from agencies and the internet. Students will build the knowledge, skills, and confidence in information acquisition to apply to their careers and personal life, including backgrounding individuals, exposing dangers, and even buying a house.