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My Photographs Bear Witness - War Photography and Digital Innovation

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Tags

Photojournalism Courses Digital Media Courses Human Rights Courses Global Health Courses Visual Storytelling Courses Documentary Photography Courses

Course Description

Overview

Watch a powerful TED Talk by renowned war photographer James Nachtwey as he presents his life's work and discusses the importance of photojournalism in documenting global conflicts and social issues. Explore Nachtwey's journey through contemporary wars, global health crises, and criminal justice systems, witnessing his commitment to bearing testimony to human struggles. Gain insight into the photographer's sense of idealism and his mission to raise awareness through visual storytelling. Learn about Nachtwey's vision for innovative uses of news photography in the digital era and his call to action for continued support in telling important stories through imagery.

Syllabus

Introduction
A sense of idealism
Contemporary wars
My testimony
So many ways
Global health
Crime Punishment
Conclusion


Taught by

TED

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