The Battle for People's Park

Cover of "The Battle for People's Park, Berkeley 1969" featuring Tom Dalzell’s name and foreword by Todd Gitlin. The left image shows a crowd facing riot police. The right image, evoking the spirit of Berkeley Journalism, is a black-and-white photo of a helicopter flying over Berkeley with onlookers.

The Reva and David Logan Gallery of Documentary Photography cordially invites you to the opening reception for “The Battle for People’s Park.” Reception & Book Signing 6:00-7:00 p.m. Talk 7:00-8:30 p.m. A conversation with photographer Nacio Jan Brown, activist Judy Gumbo, author Tom Dalzell and moderated by Frances Dinkelspiel, co-editor of Berkeleyside.com. The Battle for…

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Special Event: The 2nd Biennial Reva and David Logan Photo Book Symposium May 3-4

A wooden bookshelf filled with various books of different sizes and colors evokes the spirit of Berkeley Journalism. Notable titles include "The Americans" by Robert Frank, "Observations" by Richard Avedon, and "One decisive moment." The books are neatly arranged in multiple rows.

** FREE TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2GwGK8r ** The Reva and David Logan Book Symposium, which brings together photographers, academics, students and collectors to celebrate the published photograph, will be held May 3-4 in Sibley Auditorium on campus. The biennial event, which launched in 2017, is provided under an endowment at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism…

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J210 Introduction to Photojournalism

Students will photograph a variety of events/stories to acquire a sense of the range of realities a photographer might encounter on assignment. Students will examine technical aspects of photography — composition, editing and presentation — and will work on weekly assignments that include news, features, sports and environmental portraits. They will also study the history…

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J213 Visual Storytelling: Advanced Documentary Projects-Blurb Book

Advanced Photography explores narratives as they are designed, produced, and consumed in various digital forms. Students will work throughout the term on one in-depth group photo documentary project in class and will produce a bound Blurb photo book. This course will focus on developing a personal photographic style, photo editing, sequencing and publication as well…

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J298: Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information This class will survey the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, state public records laws, access to state and federal court records (with emphasis on understanding and opposing the sealing for court records) and emphasize the making of requests and obtaining access. We’ll also study major court decisions granting and limiting access, learn…

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J210 Introduction to Photojournalism

Students will photograph a variety of events/stories to acquire a sense of the range of realities a photographer might encounter on assignment. Students will examine technical aspects of photography — composition, editing and presentation — and will work on weekly assignments that include news, features, sports and environmental portraits. They will also study the history…

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