MCCCD Program Description

Photojournalism

Course: JRN225

First Term: 2009 Spring

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Reporting the news as a photojournalist, with emphasis on the development and creation of news photographs. Experience in shooting, editing and transmitting digital photos using Photoshop, InDesign and QuarkXpress software.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of photojournalism and traditional journalism. (I) 2. Describe the appropriate functions needed on computers, scanners, printers with digital imaging/editing and related software. (I, II) 3. Demonstrate ability to edit and transmit electronic images. (I, II, IV) 4. Apply digital composition principles by creating appropriate cropping, sizing and captions for photographs. (II) 5. Demonstrate ability to take photographs in the traditional categories of news, sports, features and business. (III) 6. Assemble ideas and newsworthy information into photographic form that tells a whole story. (IV, VI) 7. Describe and illustrate journalistic ethics and responsibilities as they apply to photojournalism. (V) 8. Manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. (VI) 9. Evaluate photographs based on professional standards. (VI) 10. Identify and describe a variety of careers in the field of photojournalism. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Role of Photography in a Digital World A. Characteristics of Photojournalism B. Newspaper and online counterpart as a visual medium C. Attracting readers with the use of visuals (graphics and photographs) D. Covering the news with a camera II. Digital Composition and Photoshop A. Photo editing methods B. Cropping C. Proportioning D. Proofing and output E. EDFAT (entire, details, frame, angle, time) formula for photographic success III. Photographer as Reporter A. Think visually B. Professional behavior C. Assignments management D. Capturing images that speak, compel, and cause emotion IV. Typography and photos A. Balance and symmetry B. Pagination C. Using photographs to promote text V. Legal and Ethical Issues A. Accuracy B. Privacy C. Ethics, truth, and honesty in photo reporting D. Lens selection that can isolate subject, distort reality and perspective E. Arizona`s public records law and the federal Freedom of Information Act VI. Photo Essay, Photo Page, and Photo Story A. Telling a story without words B. Display headlines, text boxes and photos C. Large vs small:placement for impact D. Archiving and indexing VII. Careers in Photojournalism A. The portfolio B. Newspapers C. Magazines D. The virtual world

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/25/2008

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