PJ 3310 - Advanced Photojournalism

Credits: 3

This course addresses advanced skills and problem-solving in the profession. Through assignments and instructional lectures, the refinement of techniques in news assessment, the use of available light, electronic flash, content research, and assignment logistics will be stressed. Upon successful completion of this class, students will have increased their proficiency in the both technical skills and journalistic content through research and project completion.

Prerequisites: PJ 3130 - Fundamentals of Photojournalism

Course Learning Outcomes:

Apply ethical skills in photojournalistic content.
Develop photojournalistic content for news gathering agencies.
Create an advanced final portfolio of photographs.
Research content opportunities for photo essays.

Required Textbooks:
Photojournalism: The Professionals’ Approach, 6th Edition - ISBN: 9780750685931