12/27/2024 2:02:29 AM	JOUR 59 Course Outline as of Fall 2020	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  JOUR 59	Title:  PHOTOJOURNALISM
Full Title:  Photojournalism
Last Reviewed:2/26/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Introduction to contemporary photojournalism skills and techniques for newspapers, magazines and online media. Students may provide photographic or video coverage of events for campus news media. Requires access to a Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera with manual option.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of JOUR 1 OR JOUR 52A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to contemporary photojournalism skills and techniques for newspapers, magazines and online media. Students may provide photographic or video coverage of events for campus news media. Requires access to a Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera with manual option.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of JOUR 1 OR JOUR 52A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2018	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate competency in the technical and aesthetic aspects of the photographic and video processes in journalistic storytelling endeavors.

2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the history and development of photojournalism.

3. Use appropriate news, ethical and legal judgment in planning, pursuing and creating

photojournalism works and assignments, including shooting both photo and video and

applying Associated Press Style and basic newswriting skills.

 

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Anticipate and solve the demands associated with taking photos or shooting video on location

    and meeting print and web publication deadlines for The Oak Leaf or other publication.

2. Solve problems regarding on-the-spot decision making of lens, ISO, exposure and angle

    choice when covering a photo story; and solve problems regarding audio, lighting, shooting

    and editing a video story.

3. Relate the impact of the history of photojournalism to its current use and status.

4. Apply principles and skills of photojournalism to the creation of photo and video story

    assignments.

5. Analyze photojournalism ethics and apply the principles to their own efforts.

6. Use computer software programs to edit and process images and videos to professional

    standards.

7. Evaluate subjects based on news, interest, value and marketability.

8. Create an online photo slideshow or video story.

9. Create, critique and edit photographs to assemble a cohesive print or digital portfolio to

    showcase their photographic and/or video abilities.

Topics and Scope

I. The History of Photojournalism

    A. Important photographers and their work

    B. Important periods and the work produced

II. Photographic Techniques for Photojournalists

    A. Camera choices

    B. Determining exposure quickly

    C. Lenses and lens choice

    D. Focusing techniques

    E. Digital media

III. Image Characteristics

    A. Composition

    B. Lighting

    C. Timing

    D. Perspective

IV. Photojournalism

    A. Feature

    B. Sports

    C. Spot news

    D. Photo-Illustration

    E. Editorial portraits

    F. Self-generated stories

    G. Documentary photography

    H. Photo Essays

    I. Legal issues in photojournalism

    J. Ethical issues in photojournalism

V. News Writing and Associated Press (AP) Style

    A. Basic news story writing

    B. Writing cutlines/captions

    C. Associated Press (AP) Style

VI. Analyzing Photographs

    A. Analyze and critique photographs

    B. Analyze and critique layouts

    C. Words and pictures

    D. The photo editing process

VII. Photo editing programs and techniques

    A. Image editing systems

    B. Editing best practices

    C. File types and transmission

VIII. Shooting Video

    A. Audio

    B. Lighting

    C. Sound editing

    D. Video editing

IX. The Working Portfolio

    A. Presentation styles

    B. Assembly

    C. Online portfolio

X. The Business of Photojournalism

    A. Selling your work

    B. Copyright and usage issues

    C. Social media marketing

XI. Career Opportunities in Photojournalism

    A. Full-time employment

    B. Freelance opportunities

    C. Preparation for employment

    D. Related opportunities

Assignments:

1. Cutlines/photo caption writing and critiques

2. Weekly photo or video assignments

3. Photograph or video assignments for campus publications/websites

4. Portfolio of work and/or final project

5. Quiz(zes) (1-2) and/or midterm/final

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Cutlines/photo captions, critiques
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Weekly photo or video assignments, photography/video for campus publication
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 50%
Portfolio and/or final project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quiz(zes) and/or midterm/final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

 

Associated Press Stylebook. Associated Press. Current year

 

Moments: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographs (Reissue). Buell, Hal. Black Dog & Leventhal. 2015 (classic)

 

Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach. 7th ed. Kobre, Ken. Focal Press. 2008 (classic)

 

Practical Photojournalism: A Professional Guide. Keene, Martin. Ammonite Press. 2016

 

Talking through Pictures: A Beginner's Guide to Photojournalism. 2nd ed. Wittwer, Jürg and Holom, Jessica. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. 2016

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