Photographs are a form of visual storytelling and on this 5 week course you will develop your creative ability to communicate through photography. You will be taught by a professional, practicing photojournalist on the process that requires a whole range of skills, knowledge and experience involved in this profession. This course has a strong practical base and an emphasis on sharing and discussion. You will learn about the key elements of documentary photography and photojournalism, explore different visual languages and consider how they convey messages. Assignments and practical exercises will enable you to improve your technical skills, develop your photographic style and build up your confidence. Each week you will tackle an aspect of documentary photography and explore it in practice. This course will give students the opportunity to explore the technicalities and issues surrounding the practice from a working photojournalist who will give you a taster into this exciting profession and then exploring the realities of opportunities in today’s marketplace.