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Introduces the written and photographic techniques of news, feature, and sports photojournalism for newspaper and magazine reproduction. Topics include: news coverage, feature photography, sports photography, equipment and techniques, documentary and essay work, ethics and laws of photojournalism, and electronic image transfer.
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News Coverage |
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4 |
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Feature Photography |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Sports Photography |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Equipment and Techniques |
Credit |
4 |
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Documentary and Essay Work |
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Ethics and Laws of Photojournalism |
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Prerequisite: |
CPH 104 |
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Corequisite: |
CPH 108 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
CPH 103 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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NEWS COVERAGE |
8 |
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Preparation |
Gather facts about the news activity. |
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Report how to check with authorities before entering a dangerous area. |
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List methods of obtaining press passes for events. |
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Explain how to schedule photo sessions with subjects. |
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Location |
Analyze the news situation. |
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Determine the appropriate type of photograph to take. |
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Equipment and techniques |
Determine which type of camera is appropriate for the situation. |
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Discuss accessories, lenses, and film types that could be used. |
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Describe how to synchronize focal plane shutter with flash. |
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Discuss taking photographs with electronic strobe mixed light and filter, and synchro sunlight (outdoor fill-in). |
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Describe how and where to research a news photo essay. |
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Describe how to produce a news photo essay. |
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Describe how to caption a photo essay. |
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FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Define the characteristics of feature and special events photography. |
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Describe how and where to research a feature photo essay. |
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Describe how to produce a feature photo essay. |
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Describe how to caption a feature photo essay. |
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SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Describe the characteristics of sports photography. |
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Describe procedures necessary when photographing sport events. |
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Discuss technical considerations when taking photographs in different weather conditions. |
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Discuss technical considerations when taking photographs in different indoor lighting conditions. |
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Describe how and where to research a sports photo essay. |
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Describe how to produce a sports photo essay. |
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Describe how to caption a sports photo essay. |
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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES |
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List which camera types are appropriate for each area of photojournalism. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using selected camera types in each area of photojournalism. |
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List accessories and lenses that are most appropriate for each area of photojournalism. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using selected accessories and lenses in each area of photojournalism. |
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Discuss techniques to use in controlling lighting condition and depth of field. |
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Discuss remote operation techniques. |
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Describe considerations for placement of remote cameras. |
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Describe how to pan a moving subject. |
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Discuss how to determine shutter speed to catch movement. |
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Discuss how to choose film speed to catch movement. |
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Discuss prefocusing to catch movement. |
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Describe how to load bulk film. |
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Describe how to use bulk film. |
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Describe difference in bulk film processing and cassette film processing |
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DOCUMENTARY AND ESSAY WORK |
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Gather material related to the subject. |
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Analyze subject in terms of past, present, and future. |
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Take photographs that document the facts. |
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Describe steps to compose an essay. |
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Plot out main events or subject. |
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Calculate timing around events or subject. |
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Take photographs that cover the events or subject. |
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ETHICS AND LAWS OF PHOTOJOURNALISM |
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Discuss the ethical obligations of the photojournalist. |
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Discuss a photographer's legal rights and responsibilities. |
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ELECTRONIC IMAGE TRANSFER |
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Discuss the concepts of use of computers to transfer news photos with technology. |
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Suggested Resources |
Feinberg, M. (Year). Techniques of photojournalism. Ann Arbor, MI: Books Demand UMI.
Fincher, T. (1980). Creative techniques in photojournalism. New York: Lippincott.
Hoyt, F. P. (1986). Photojournalism: The visual approach. Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Kerns, R. (1980). Photojournalism: Photography with a purpose. Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
National Press Photographers Association,
& University of Missouri School of Journalism. (1987). The best of photojournalism. Philadelphia: Running Press.