I missed the first lecture back due to a family circumstance; however, I caught up by watching the lecture online. I thoroughly reviewed all the slides, made notes on the assignment, and familiarised myself with the module’s background and the key concepts needed to begin the Week 1 workshop. Additionally, I spent time looking through past examples to gather inspiration for my final assignment.
For the workshop task, I chose to explore the meaning behind a tattoo. Since I was at home, I decided to interview my sister (Aisling) about one of hers. I approached the interview in a more serious, journalistic manner, ensuring that even though she knows me well, she wouldn’t assume I already knew the answers. Aisling provided great answers and some heartfelt quotes, which added a personal and emotional touch to the story.
I also took three photos to complement the piece: a headshot to introduce her, a close-up of the tattoo we discussed, and an action shot of her talking about and showing it.
Despite not being physically present for the lecture, I feel I gained a strong understanding of the material and learned a lot. I’m excited to build on this knowledge and get started on my assignment.
Photographic Journalism 