PGY 3610 - Survey of Photojournalism
Catalog description:
Course not open to photojournalism majors. Introduction to still photography; selection and use of photographs in the print media; legal, historical, stylistic, ethical and technical aspects. Picture-taking minimal compared to JOU 3601. Color assignments are digitally scanned. Cameras provided (shared).
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above.
Student goals for the course:
By the end of the course, students should:
- Know basic 35mm cameras functions
- Understand basic elements of composition
- Know what makes a good photograph
- Understand journalistic integrity and ethics
- Complete four standard newspaper assignments
- Scan film and know basic PhotoShop operations
- Understand photojournalism’s importance to publications.
Assignments:
Assignments are shot roughly every two-three weeks. Lab time is used for PhotoShop processing, laser printing and class discussion. There is no darkroom work. The workload is about half of JOU3601. The course generally meets once a week for a three-hour block during spring and fall.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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