MDIA 3530 - Photojournalism

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Description:

For all students with an interest in media; required in the Multimedia Journalism emphasis for the Media Studies degree. Covers advanced techniques in digital acquisition and manipulation of still images for converged journalism. Covers exposure using digital tools, impacts of the frame in composing for the story, editing for publication, digital darkroom fundamentals, and photojournalism ethics in the digital domain. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply various photography skills, including manipulating the variables of exposure, executing compositional factors, utilizing existing light for exposure and impact, and exploiting photographic variables for different contexts. 2. Develop plan, and shoot photo essays and other photojournalistic assignments. 3. Apply skills to edit shots for publication 4. Evaluate cameras, lenses and other photographic instruments for journalism applications. 5. Describe and apply legal considerations and the journalistic code of ethics. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/23/2010 - 05/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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