JRN 410
Journalism 410 builds and expands upon the skills learned in Photojournalism I, with an emphasis on Storytelling with the camera. Students are assumed to have competence in camera handling, exposure, and digital photography practices. Many of the conceptual, theoretical and ethical problems related to the practice of photojournalism will be addressed through various shooting assignments which will include photo reporting, editing and documentary photography. We will also address multiple picture presentations and collecting and editing audio. Additional information dealing with the use of hand held strobes, color, composition, electronic imaging, portfolio preparation and layout and design will be discussed.
Attendance and Participation:
Attendance is essential. You must attend class in order to understand the assignments and to learn how to use the specialized equipment. Attendance at critiques and editing sessions is equally essential. Active participation is required for a successful class critique. Class attendance and participation in discussion and critiques counts 5% towards your final grade. You are allowed two unexcused absences for the term. Any absences beyond two will reduce your final grade by one half point. Unexcused absences on quiz or in-class assignment days will result in a loss of one point on the assignment.
Text Books:
Required: On Being a Photographer (3rd edition) by David Hurn and Bill Jay: available online through LensWork Publishing or at campus bookstores
Optional: Photojournalism, the Professional’s Approach by Kenneth Kobre
Available at campus bookstores or on loan from the instructor
Assignments and supplemental handouts are available on Angel
Grading:
You will be graded on content and technique. Most assignments may be redone if and only if they are turned in on time. Deadlines in journalism are absolute and any late work will be deducted by one point per class period it is late. Grades will be continuously available and updated on Angel.
Plagiarism: Students are expected to do their own work on all assignments. Students who cheat, fabricate, or plagiarize may fail this course. Plagiarism is defined as presenting another person's work or ideas as one's own. The School of Journalism subscribes to guidelines on academic dishonesty specified in the General Student Regulations and in the All-University Policy of Scholarship and Grades both presented in Spartan Life: Resource Guide and Handbook and in the “General Procedures and Regulations” section of the University Academic Programs publication.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus if necessary.
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