Practice A Documentary Photo Essay for Visual Storytelling - 9.1.4 | Unit 3: Art as Action – Social Commentary, Advocacy, and Transformation | IB MYP Grade 9 Visual Arts
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9.1.4 - A Documentary Photo Essay for Visual Storytelling

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define documentary photography.

💡 Hint: Focus on the aspect of capturing reality.

Question 2

Easy

What is a photo essay?

💡 Hint: Think about what a series of photos aims to do.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What distinguishes documentary photography from other types?

  • Focus on beauty
  • Capturing real life
  • Staged scenes

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of the photographs.

Question 2

True or False: Ethics are unimportant in documentary photography.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the responsibilities journalists have.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a comprehensive plan for a documentary photo essay you’d like to create, including the theme, target audience, and ethical considerations.

💡 Hint: Consider how each part influences your storytelling.

Question 2

Critically assess a documentary photo essay that you admire. Discuss its strengths and weaknesses regarding storytelling and ethical representation.

💡 Hint: Evaluate both the visual and narrative elements.

Challenge and get performance evaluation