What is a Narrative?

A narrative is a storytelling technique wherein characters describe the events of a story, experience, or details from their point of view. The term can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, narrative refers to the story being told. It is the account of events, experiences, and details. It also refers to the story-telling process. 

How will I tell my story?

I am going to produce a zine documenting the unique characters of St Malo. My story will consist of a series of images presenting the faces and surroundings of St Malo from the point of view of a tourist, each image is captioned by a singular French word relating to the photograph adjacent. The front and back cover will contain a black image adding to the minimalistic style I’m aiming for, the front cover reads ‘Vissages de Saint-Malo’ translating to ‘Faces of Saint Malo’.

3 WORDS:

Faces of St Malo

A SENTENCE:

A photography student explores the unique characters of St Malo

A PARAGRAPH

Photography students had the incredible opportunity to explore the diverse range of people that make up the vibrant city of St Malo. By capturing the unique individuals and their stories, the students delved into the cultural and historical contexts that shape their identities. Showcasing the rich tapestry of humanity, highlighting the agency and individuality contained within each person they encountered.