JOU 4943 - Photographic Journalism Practicum
Catalog description:
Immersion in daily newspaper photo operations with particular attention to interacting with staff photographers through week-long visits to newspapers. Papers visited require permission of photojournalism coordinator. Student is responsible for personal expenses and must furnish appropriate equipment.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: JOU 3601 with at least a C and permission of the instructor. This course in available only to photojournalism majors.
Student goals for the course:
- Understand through observation, how photographers at newspapers work
- Understand by practice (optional, depends on visited newspaper), the rigors of a real assignment
- Complete a written evaluation report of the one-week observation
Assignments:
This course does not meet; it operates like independent study. Students find a newspaper or magazine that will let them observe photo operations for 5 days (total of 40 hours). Through ride- alongs with news photographers, students see the working world. Sometimes students are allowed to shoot assignments. A two-page paper detailing the week’s activities is required following the visit. If five days in a row cannot be arranged, students may spread out the days during the semester. The photo editor at the sponsoring newspaper provides an evaluation of the student’s interest and efforts at learning.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
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