Photo Analysis

Photo analysis Presentation & Discussion
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Overview
This semester we will be using a learning and research technique called photo analysis. Photo analysis is a type of visual learning that involves using photos to express emotion, perspective, and connection. Think of photo analysis as where science meets art:
The fact exists, but both the fact and what may result from it may be prejudicial to the person. Thus, it becomes necessary, not precisely to deny the fact, but to see it differently, with new eyes.
-Paulo Friere
Instructions

Review and Choose Topic
In this course, you composed three papers, each centered on a specific marginalization (class, race, and gender). For your photoanalysis, you will:

1. Choose one of these marginalizations (class, race, or gender) that resonates the most with you
2. Explore its relationship to crime and/or social harm through pictures
   For example, I may be drawn to explore gender and crime in more detail. Here are some helpful questions that may help you choose a topic:
   What specific aspect of this relationship do I want to explore?
   Example: women in prison
   Are there additional intersections that I can highlight in my pictures and description?
   Example: poverty, sexuality, ableism, immigration status, sexual orientation
   What are some literal and metaphorical representations of this topic that would make a compelling photo?
   Example: a photograph of the bars of a fence could be a metaphorical representation of the incarcerative experience of women.

Take Photographs
After you have reviewed the assignment instructions and course materials, complete the following.
• Using your phone camera, take at least 20 photos. This will give you a pool of images to choose from; you will use 8-10 for your presentation.
• The photos should be of persons (see note below for restrictions), events, places, or objects that represent your perceptions of your paper topic.
• The photos should elucidate your particular theme of the problem. Try to capture the complexity of your topic in your photographs. Be creative and experimental.

IMPORTANT NOTES
• Do not violate any stranger’s right to privacy by taking a nonconsensual photo of them.
• Do not place yourself in danger taking the images.
• Consider the ethical nature of the photographs you are taking.
• If you are unable to take a photograph, use a metaphor of the subject to express your idea.

Create Presentation Slides
Create a presentation in PowerPoint or Google Slides:
• Order the photos so that they form a coherent narrative or argument about your topic. For example, if you were analyzing disparities in US prison rates, your photos can be used as markers for discussion of literature that addresses key issues such as:
o the effect of long term incarceration on communities and families
o racism in the criminal legal system
o racism in the creation of drug laws
• Present a description of the content or the subject of the photograph.
• Each photograph should be part of a detailed narrative about how the image represents issues raised in your research paper.
• Draw on specific arguments, theories, etc. to support your analysis.
• In-text citations required where relevant. Include APA reference slide at the end of your presentation.

Review Sample Photo analysis: Criminalization of Immigration
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for an example of how the topic of criminalization of immigration could be presented.
• Note how each slide includes a photo that represents, introduces, or reinforces the written text, but isn’t a literal photo of immigrating individuals, detention centers, or border enforcement. This assignment is an opportunity for you to be creative.
• Be sure to clearly explain how the image relates to your written text. You can expand on this further in the video presentation portion.
• Note that in-text citation is used where necessary.
• This example includes five slides, but remember that you must have 8-10 slides, plus a title slide and reference slide.

Record Video Presentation
Record a 7-10 minute video presenting your photo analysis. Audio narration should expand on what is on the slide; do not read slides verbatim. Refer to Create and Submit a Video for more information and guidelines for how to complete and submit video assignments.

Share Presentation in Discussion Post
Submit your assignment according to the Formatting and Submission Guidelines above.
REMINDER
The time it takes for your video to upload will depend on a number of factors including the length and resolution of the video and your Internet speed. If you find that the upload is taking too long, you may also upload it to YouTube (or similar) and submit the link instead. If you submit a link, be sure to check your sharing settings; if your link is set to private or restricted, your instructor and peers will not be able to view it.

Peer Reply
Choose two posts to respond to. Responses must be substantive. Any responses that simply say “nice work”, “I agree”, etc. will not receive full credit. As a suggestion, consider the following to help guide your response:
• Why did you pick this presentation to comment on? Was there a particular photo that resonated with you?
• In what ways did the author of the presentation demonstrate empathy in their topic or pictures?
• What was surprising or intriguing about the presentation?
• How did the post change or challenge your perspective?
• Build on the post to further support the initial argument
• Ask a follow-up question to support continued dialogue

Requirements
• Respond to to a minimum of two (2) peers
• Minimum 150 words
• Adheres to due date
Guidelines
• Use professional language, grammar, and spelling
• Posts and responses should be relevant to the topic and demonstrate your knowledge of the material
• You must post your initial response before viewing and responding to others’ posts