JOUR 302 - Introduction to Photojournalism I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

Photojournalism students will learn the basic skills, theory and history to obtain and report with a camera under deadline conditions. Assignments will be within the university and extend into the community. An emphasis will be placed on students publishing assignments to begin portfolios. Critiques will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: PHOT 204, 205 or permission. Course Objectives (1) Define and employ basic photojournalism terminology (2) Control ideal exposure with a digital camera (3) Decide accurately which camera parameters to use for different photographic goals. (4) Digitally process photographs (5) Adopt processes and goals of the concept of the visual narrative. (6) Critique others' photographs and apply others' critiques at an increasingly professional level. (7) Compose and execute photography for various media outcomes in a simulated newsroom experience.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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