Documentary Photography, Minor
Program Coordinator:
Katharine Kreisher (Art)
Faculty:
Katharine Kreisher, Kevin Gray
Major
N/A (Popular major combinations include English, Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science)
Minor
Documentary Photography
About
Documentary photographers are explorers. Through their lens, they examine the world around them, pose a thousand questions, and dig up answers. The documentary photography minor is designed for non-art majors, with courses ranging from basic to advanced photography techniques. While the minor is introductory, after graduation, documentary photography minors may go on to advanced study in preparation for careers related to photojournalism, advertising, fashion, news, sports, ecology/conservation, industrial, architectural, theatrical, and portrait photography. Students are encouraged to learn computer/digital imaging and also explore some traditional photographic methods, such as 4×5 camera and color photography. All documentary photography minors complete an internship to further develop their skills. These internships may take place on campus, in upstate New York, in major US cities and/or at venues around the world. Like all Hartwick students, documentary photography minors learn by doing. They study in small classes with expert faculty. They travel the world. They get ready for meaningful careers and interesting lives. They thrive. Documentary photography minors are employed in a wide variety of interesting fields. Many go on to study in 1-year certificate programs such as the one offered at the International Center of Photography in NYC, or they enter graduate programs in fields directly related to photography or where photography skills are a particular asset.