2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHOT 2314 - Photojournalism


Prerequisite: PHOT 1011  and PHOT 1012  
This course explores the challenging environment of the photojournalist and the link with media and culture. Students encounter the demands of capturing an accurate and fair portrayal of news events as they unfold for contemporary newspapers, magazines, books and online outlets. Various categories of photojournalism, including spot, general & feature news, environmental portraits, along with lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports stories will be investigated. The technical, aesthetic, journalistic and interpersonal skills and techniques of narrative, storytelling approaches for still and video photography will be examined. Students registered for this course will be assessed a $175 supply fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of the semester. Contact hours: Class - .67, Lab 3.4. Credit hours: 2 (T)