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JRN 280 - Photojournalism

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Practical applications of photographic skills to communicate news stories and document life. Includes basic camera operations, multimedia, digital imaging, and editing software, as well as, ethical and legal considerations. Also includes analysis of visual images, composition, technical concepts, cropping and sizing, layout of photo essays, video editing, and writing captions.

Information: Access to a digital camera is required.
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate basic photographic creative and technical concepts including composition, exposure settings, lenses, light, and digitalization.
  2. Explain the requirements for successful photojournalism, such as imparting information through pictures and gathering accurate caption information.
  3. Process and size photographs digitally using Photoshop software.
  4. Edit video using video editing software.
  5. Process visual images in multimedia formats such as slideshows.
  6. Synthesize issues of law, ethics and taste that affect photojournalism.
  7. List potential careers in photojournalism.
  8. Build a photo essay portfolio and video essays containing high-quality photographs that tell a story.
Outline:
  1. Photographic Concepts
    1. Composition
    2. Exposure settings
    3. Lenses
    4. Light
    5. Digitalization
  2. The Photojournalist’s Role
    1. Use of visual images to impart information
    2. Create truthful images that reflect reality
  3. Image Processing Techniques
    1. Photoshop
    2. Photo file storage
  4. Video
    1. Video editing
    2. Online processing
    3. Final cut
  5. Technical Training
    1. How cameras work
    2. Exposure settings
    3. Use light effectively
    4. Capture the “decisive moment”
    5. Use supporting elements
    6. Write captions
    7. InDesign
    8. Photo page design guidelines
  6. Photojournalistic Environment
    1. Law
    2. Ethics
    3. Taste
  7. Careers
    1. Research
    2. Options
  8. Portfolio
    1. Photo essay
    2. Video essay
    3. Storytelling

Effective Term:
Fall 2012