COURSE COM3050: PHOTOJOURNALISM
- Level: Advanced
- Theme: Photography
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Students are introduced to photojournalism.
- Parameters: Access to still camera (film or digital) and film or digital processing and printing equipment and a computer.
- Supporting Course: COM2050 Photographic Communication
General Outcomes Assessment Criteria and Conditions Suggested
The student will: Assessment of student achievement should be based on:
- apply knowledge of composition, lighting, exposure and image processing to photographing specified events
- integrate type and photographs to complete a layout
- identify career options in photojournalism
- a portfolio consisting of:
- the student’s (or client’s) description/outline of the topic to be covered
- the images in their final presentation with the appropriate captions
- documentation of the student’s evaluation of the assignment, including comments from the client and/or teacher
- a presentation of information on career options in photojournalism.
The student should:
- describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of a photojournalist
- coordinate picture taking assignments (e.g., school newspaper, yearbook) with clients
- process and proof all images and develop a filing system
- consult with client(s) and select images that will meet the requirements of specific layouts
- complete page layouts by adding captions and stories to images
- demonstrate responsibility and ethical behaviour by working within school and community standards.
NOTE: The student or teacher may choose the topic, if there is no client involved.
Specific Criteria:
- illustrate representative coverage with long, medium and close-up photos having a variety of horizontal and vertical compositions
- enlarge images to required sizes.
The student should:
- review work with client and make changes as necessary
- present completed work for feedback; e.g., how well assignment met stated expectations, aesthetics, technical quality, meeting school and community standards
- mount prints for presentation and display (as required)
- identify career options
- create and present a portfolio consisting of the photographs and captions from the assignment.
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