Discipline: Photographic Technology (Photography)
JOU-Journalism
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Photography 12


COURSE DESCRIPTION
12 Photojournalism
Same as: JOU-Journalism 12
 Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): PHO 8: Intro to Photography and PHO 9: Intermediate Photo

Co-Requisite(s): PHO 9
Introduction to basic photojournalism as a means for communicating visual information in print media. Emphasis on using photographs to tell a story. Discussion of the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of the photojournalist. Students required to provide 35-mm camera with f-stop and shutter controls. Lab materials fee applies. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to photojournalism by using photos to tell a story. Students required to provide 35-mm camera with f-stop and shutter controls. Lab materials fee applies.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate competency in handling a camera, which includes loading and unloading film, manipulating aperture, shutter and focal length to create a proper exposure as well as control action and depth of field for use in specialized situations.

  2. Produce quality enlargements with appropriate contrast control.

  3. Develop, print, finish and mount black and white salon prints.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify and describe basic elements required to tell a story through
      photos

2.   Identify and create the basic types of photos used in newspaper
      and magazine photography

3.   Illustrate a story using photographs

4.   Describe the persuasive power of the camera and assess the ethical
      implications as a photojournalist

5.   Apply creativity to making photos that offer an original perspective

6.   Utilize light, props, camera angles, and the found photograph to
      achieve compelling photos
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. The persuasive power of photographs
  2. Elements of photojournalism
  3. How to interpret a photographic opportunity
  4. Creating a successful photograph
  5. Developing photo ideas
  6. Telling a story through photos
  7. Interpersonal relationships in photojournalism
  8. Special types of photos in journalism:  sports, news, feature, travel, home and garden, environmental portrait, silhouette, photo illustration
  9. Ethics of photojournalism
  10. Writing captions and cutlines
  11. Writing short stories
  12. Portfolio development
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures, discussions and demonstrations conducted by instructor or guest speakers
  • Videos, films, slide presentations and audiotapes to introduce and reinforce concepts
  • Handouts that reinforce and expand upon information presented in lectures, detail assignment requirements and give specific grading criteria for each assignment
  • Laboratory projects to refine student’s printing skills in both wet processing lab and on computer
  • Shooting, printing and layout assembly projects to give students hands-on experience with the photographically related requirements of professional publications
  • Field trips that allow students to photograph in an environment in which they can receive immediate feedback from the instructor
  • Homework to reinforce the information learned in lecture and practice new techniques
  • Group critique of completed assignments to develop evaluative abilities and learn to speak with precision and clarity to express observations
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Quizzes to determine retention of knowledge acquired in lecture, laboratory and activities
  • Laboratory proficiency demonstrated during development of film, wet processing of photographic prints and computer processing of photographic prints
  • Attendance for all lectures and laboratory meetings
  • Midterm and final examination
  • Critique of final projects
  • Final portfolio
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Photography, London, Upton, Stone, Kobré, Brill; Prentice Hall
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