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

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is documentary photography?

💡 Hint: Think about how photography can document events.

Question 2 Easy

Name one ethical consideration in documentary photography.

💡 Hint: Consider what it means to portray someone’s life.

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Question 1

What is the goal of documentary photography?

To capture only beautiful images
To document reality for social change
To create abstract art

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of showing real human experiences.

Question 2

True or False: Ethics play a significant role in photojournalism.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of representing someone’s life.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the effects of a photographer’s personal bias on documentary photography and its representation of subjects.

💡 Hint: Consider how perspectives can shape narratives.

Challenge 2 Hard

Devise an ethical guideline proposal for photographing marginalized communities, balancing advocacy and respect.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between ethical responsibility and artistic intent.

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