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This course introduces techniques, skills, and concepts of photojournalism. In addition, this course teaches photography for features, spot news, and photo essays while emphasizing editing, captioning, and layout.
Entry Level Competencies: PHT 102 or equivalent. |
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- make documentary and narrative photographs
- solve problems of form, content, and impact
- shoot in available light
- plan and shoot a compelling and ethical photo essay
- edit, caption, and present photographs in a professional manner
- discuss photojournalism issues and images
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Materials |
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In addition to the text, you will need to have a digital camera or a film camera & scanner(to create electronic copies) to complete the photography assignments.
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Grading |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
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Percentage of Grade |
Introduction |
10 |
1 |
Picasa Account Set-up |
10 |
1 |
Photo Assignments (9 - 50 pts each) |
450 |
43 |
Essays (6 - 30 pts each) |
180 |
17 |
Photo Story Assignment |
100 |
9.5 |
Portfolio Assignment |
100 |
9.5 |
Midterm |
100 |
9.5 |
Final |
100 |
9.5 |
Total |
1050 |
100 |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also both the midterm and final exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grading Scale |
A |
945-1050 |
B |
840-944 |
C |
735-839 |
D |
630-734 |
F |
0-629 |
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Exams |
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There are 2 exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
July 27, 2011
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