Photojournalism : a critical analysis of training and practices in Southern Africa for training purposes

["Photojournalism."]

Waller, Margaret.

University of the Witwatersrand

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of the Witwatersrand

【 摘 要 】

My thesis examines current photojoumallstic practice in Southern Africa In thisexamination, I introduce ways to improve existing training initiatives by incorporating criticalpractice into an otherwise technical education. I use 'photojoumalistic' occasions as a way ofshowing how a critical understanding of a situation can change the way photographs are takenand, later, read.Three specific aspects of critical practice are introduced to organise the examples into acreative and relevant learning experience. Firstly, visual literacy is introduced as a basis forlearning how to read the many possible meanings of a photograph. Representation is the secondaspect of critical practice. Here, the discussion focuses on specifically representations of race.Further discussions include gender and 'Culture'. Thirdly, ethics emphasises the notion of 'rightaction' and the (highly contested) responsibilities associated with critical practice.My contention is that photographers will be better equipped to understand andphotograph the transformation processes of Southern Africa if their education incorporates afamiliarity with, and articulation about, critical practice. Thus, 'photographers can be more activeparticipants in the creation of a debate-based democratic society.