JRN 220 - Photojournalism

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Provides a working knowledge of the aesthetics and ethics of photojournalism. Introduces creation of compelling and communicative images for news, sports, feature and portraits, as well as how to tell a story using multiple images. Employs the use of digital photographic tools to produce and edit photographs and video intended for print and online news publications.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 15
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Identify different photographic techniques.
1. Discuss how various photojournalists' visual styles contribute to storytelling.
2. Discuss how different shooting styles influence how the reader understands the story.
Analyze ethical considerations which determine how a photographer documents news and events.
1. Identify examples of acceptable and unacceptable photographic techniques as they relate to accurate and honest portrayal of news and events.
2. Discuss ethical guidelines of photo manipulation.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of laws related to photojournalism.
Demonstrate ability to use cameras of various types to tell a story visually for various publication platforms on deadline.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how different types of cameras (such as DSLRs, iPhones, cell phones, or point and shoot) become an asset in reporting the news.
2. Utilize video clips to enhance visual storytelling either as a standalone report, or a companion to the written word.
3. Describe how the use of environmental portraits, headshots, short video interviews and other non-candid situations become an integral part in the daily operations of a news organization.
4. Write complete and informative captions that support the content contained in a photograph.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role long-form documentary photojournalism plays in addressing social issues.
1. Analyze various documentary photographers’ unique points of view.
2. Produce a long-form photojournalistic visual story using either still photos or video that explores a local social issue.