10203173Photojournalism
Course Information
Description
Photography for publication with visual images used to relate events, ideas, or circumstances. Explore strategies to make images of both planned and unplanned events; apply techniques in which news stories are communicated through visual images in print; discuss ethical and legal practices; use editing tools to prepare images for publication.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Implement ethical and legal practices associated with photojournalism
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Photos
    Criteria
    Determine how legal issues impact your approach to a photo assignment
    Explore ethical and legal considerations when choosing to make a photo
    Identify the rights of U.S. citizens to document people, places, and activities around them
    Describe where and when you are legally allowed to take photos
    Determine when to look like a photographer and when not to (clothing, camera choice, etc.)
    Discuss role of the photographer’s social media accounts in representing objectivity
    Photos are not manipulated or changed in post-production
    Write 100% accurate photo captions to accompany photographs
    Photo captions are written using the Five W’s (who, what, where, when, and why)
    Photos and captions convey objective truth
    Use of AI is prohibited
    Image is toned effectively and ethically in post-production
    Rationalize the use of photos where the target is best represented

  2. Use Lightroom to edit and manage images
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Photos
    Criteria
    Use Lightroom to ingest your photos
    Use Lightroom to edit and tone photos
    Use Lightroom to effectively caption photos using a specific organizational structure
    Use Lightroom to save and export finished photos

  3. Apply effective techniques to document live events and everyday situations
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Photos
    Criteria
    Your planning techniques are effective and follow industry guidelines
    You complete preparation steps for an event or situation per instructor guidelines
    Assemble the equipment needed to cover the event
    Arrive at the site
    Determine placement and positioning for best coverage
    Demonstrate effective timing for best possible coverage
    Adhere to deadlines after the photos are made
    Photos are representative of the entire event

  4. Analyze the historical and contemporary importance of photojournalism to society
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Verbal
    Criteria
    Describe the role of photos in historical events, such as the American Civil War
    Trace the major changes in photojournalism strategies
    Explain the impact of the digital revolution within the photojournalism industry
    Outline the transformation of how stories are consumed and shared
    Compare opportunities and challenges for photojournalism in the age of social media and reduced access to traditional media outlets

  5. Use photojournalism to effectively portray news, trends, and feature story ideas
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, Photos
    Criteria
    Differentiate between the various forms of photojournalism (news, trend, feature story)
    Project includes components of an effective general news story
    Project includes components of an effective sport news story
    Project includes components of an effective feature story
    Project includes components of an effective feature multiple
    Project includes components of an effective portrait
    Project includes components of an effective documentary
    Project meets guidelines as specified by the instructor

  6. Make a feature photo
    Assessment Strategies
    Photo
    Criteria
    Feature photo evokes a feeling to those viewing it
    Feature photo documents everyday life
    Feature photo portrays a serious or lighter side of life

  7. Photograph a storytelling portrait
    Assessment Strategies
    Photo
    Criteria
    Photo tells a story about the subject
    Photo shows the subject’s unique personality
    Portrait is not photographed in a studio setting

  8. Produce a picture story
    Assessment Strategies
    Final Portfolio Project
    Criteria
    Include images that work together to tell a story
    Portfolio includes 10 photos
    Portfolio portrays a specific theme

  9. Practice critical thinking skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Critiques (Written Product and/or Verbal)
    Criteria
    Compose constructive critiques (feedback) of your own work and the work of classmates, per instructor guidelines
    Write and speak about aspects that are working well and what can be improved
    Evaluate using guidelines specified by the instructor
    Make decisions about project quality