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As the historical core of the photographic medium, documentary photography spans a broad range of expressions. This includes its earliest role in scientific and medical advancements, landscape surveys, journalism, war reportage, social action, personal storytelling, and conceptual mythmaking. Within these modes of image-making, photography inspires conversation about truthful witness vs. aesthetic commentary. In this course, students have the option to photograph with digital technology, including, but not limited to DSLR, Mirrorless, Point-and-Shoot, and Smartphone Cameras. We will use Adobe software for file management, image editing, sequencing, and inkjet printing. Course projects, readings, lectures, critiques, and field trips in Baltimore are designed to expand our image-making vocabulary and refine individual photographic styles. DSLR cameras are available on loan for the semester. Attendance for the first class is mandatory.