Vera Haller, Baruch College
Advances in technology have made altering a photograph as easy as opening up PhotoShop on a computer. But with the ease of alteration come questions about the place of doctored photos in journalism. In this workshop, Vera Haller, a professor with experience in online journalism, will present examples and lead a discussion about photo manipulation. She will discuss the technology, red flags, verifications techniques and ethical boundaries. Students will gain an awareness of the issue and, in the process, learn how to be more critical consumers of the news and more responsible online contributors.