JOU 3601 - Photographic Journalism
Catalog description:
Study and practice of photography as a major component of print journalism. Emphasis on basic color picture-taking; electronic scanning; selection and use of photographs; ethical, historical, legal and stylistic aspects. Cameras and some supplies provided.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 3JM standing or above in this college or permission of instructor. No previous experience in photography is required.
Student goals for the course:
- Know basic 35mm cameras functions and related terms
- Understand basic elements of composition
- Know what makes a good photograph
- Understand journalistic integrity and ethics
- Understand standard newspaper/magazine assignments
- Know how to scan film and basic PhotoShop operations
- Understand historical and current trends in photojournalism
Assignments:
You will complete seven graded photo assignments, a picture-story project worth three assignments, and take three written tests. Photographs will be taken on your own time outside of class. There is no darkroom work. You bring developed negatives to lab for PhotoShop processing of your assignments. Color laser prints are made.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
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