Military Imaginary: Understanding War through Photography

VMS 121CNS

First year seminar course which explores ways photography and images are used by journalists, artists, documentarians, as well as governments, militaries, and civil society, in order to document and report on events and shape public opinion and historical memory. Project-based course in which students will conduct research in image-based archives, conduct oral histories, and curate exhibitions and related programming for public audiences.

Prerequisites

Reserved for first-year students in the Peace or War constellation. Students may enroll in one constellation course per semester.

Curriculum Codes
  • HI
Cross-Listed As
  • DOCST 121CNS
  • JAM 102CNS
  • PUBPOL 105CNS
Typically Offered
Spring Only