- Dublin, Ireland
What does it mean to be Irish in the 21st Century? Students will seek to answer that question in small visual reporting teams. Our focus will be on photographing Irish people--including immigrants and refugees--and the contemporary social justice stories of identity and culture, economic and political rights, and climate challenges they face today. Our practice will involve research, concept, and interviewing to accompany camera-led reporting on the streets of Dublin, and deep dives into communities in Ireland. Our final project of stand-alone images and photo stories will require photo captions and text, but will primarily engage the reader/viewer by "showing rather than telling." The ethical considerations that concern photojournalists and documentarians will inform our photography. We will meet during the spring semester to learn about Irish culture and history as well as contemporary still photographic and multimedia visual journalism practices in Ireland.
Sponsored by College of Communication
Course(s)
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J J330J
- Advanced Photo Editing and Design – Ireland with Donna De Cesare
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L A 119 - International Learning Seminar (Spring)
Academic Information
Students will earn three (3) credits from the May Term J 330J course and will also be enrolled in a one (1) credit LA 119 spring course.
Faculty
Donna De Cesare is an author, documentary photographer and educator. Donna De Cesare, is an Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a consultant to the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University and a Master Teacher with the Gabriel Garcia Marquez Foundation for Latin American Journalism.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs for 2025 are NOT yet confirmed*
Dates:
- Program: May 7, 2025 to June 4, 2025
- Instructional: May 7, 2025 to June 4, 2025
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2024
Application Code
355153
Program Coordinator
Kassey Rocha
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Next Step
Take a look at May 2024 student works via the video and photo link above! The application deadline is November 1, 2024! Plan to attend an info session to learn more on Sept. 16 10AM-11AM (Zoom), Oct. 7 1:30PM-2:30PM (DMC 3.378A), or Oct. 21 1:30-2:30PM (DMC 3.378A). Contact your coordinator at kassey.rocha@austin.utexas.edu.