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Introduction to Photojournalism


Course Description

Introduction to basic photography within the construct of photojournalism, with a heavy emphasis on the technical aspect of image creation and workflow production, dealing with controlling focus, exposure, composition, captioning, and digital preparation. Students will produce portraits, news, and feature photos for a mass audience.


Athena Title

Introduction to Photojournalis


Prerequisite

JOUR 3090 and permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will become proficient in the technical aspect of image creation and workflow production.
  • Students will be able to control focus and exposure, will understand composition and digital preparation, and will be able to write captions.
  • Students will produce portraits, news, and feature photographs suitable for a mass audience.

Topical Outline

  • History of photography and visual journalism
  • The digital camera
  • The mechanics of exposure
  • The equivalent exposure
  • Focus and focal lengths
  • Digital workflow
  • Caption collection and data preservation
  • Composing for an unknown viewer
  • Subject selection
  • Copyright

Syllabus