Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PH 3850 - Photo Essay


Credits: 3

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

Prerequisites: PH 3825 - Photojournalism  

Notes: The textbook Photojournalism: The Professionals’ Approach, 7th ed is also used in PH3825.


Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Research ethical, historical and philosophical issues in the area of photo essay development and delivery.
  • Develop narrative content for relevant agencies.
  • Create an advanced final portfolio of photographs.
  • Research content opportunities for photo essays.

PH 3850 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

Required Textbooks:
Photojournalism: The Professionals’ Approach, 7th ed., K. Kobre, Focal Press, 2016, ISBN: 1138101362
Required Course Materials:

  • Entry-level DSLR or MILC Camera with appropriate memory cards & batteries
  • Camera Bag
  • Tripod
  • External Hard Drive (1TB or Larger)
  • Notebook



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