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Credit: Amani Abraham, 2018

There's a saying that "a picture is worth a thousand words." What does that mean to you? 

What does that mean to journalists looking to capture the "perfect" photo? 

Photojournalism embodies the definition of how a photo can leave an impact beyond the pages of a newspaper or online publication.

In this course, you will learn the basics of photography and what it means to step into the role of a photojournalist. 

You will learn: 
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        - the basics of operating a camera
        - photo composition
        - editing
        - writing cutlines
        - organization 
        - your responsibilities as a photojournalist
        - the role ethics plays in photojournalism 
        - and more!



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Lessons

Photojournalism
Week 1: 
  • Lesson: Basic Camera Operations
  • Rubric: Basic Camera Operations

Week 2: 
  • Lesson: Photo Composition
  • Rubric: Photo Composition

Week  3: 
  • Lesson: Lighting
  • Rubric: Lighting

Week 4: 
  • Lesson: Sporting Events
  • Rubric: Sporting Events
  • Handout: Sporting Events

Week 5: 
  • Lesson: Storytelling
  • Rubric: Storytelling
  • Handout: Storytelling

Week 6: 
  • Lesson: Collaboration
  • Rubric: Collaboration
  • Handout: Collaboration

Week 7: 
  • Lesson: Environmental Photos
  • Rubric: Environmental Photos

Week 8: 
  • Lesson: Professionalism 
  • Rubric: Professionalism 
  • Handout: Professionalism
  • Evaluation Test: Handling a Camera

Week 9: 
  • Lesson: Pre-Press
  • Rubric: Pre-Press

Week 10: 
  • Lesson: Cutlines
  • Rubric: Cutlines

Week 11: 
  • Lesson: Photo Organization
  • Rubric: Photo Organization
  • PowerPoint: Photo Organization (metadata)
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Week 12: 
  • Lesson: Ethics vs Legality
  • Rubric: Ethics vs. Legality 
  • PowerPoint: Ethics vs. Legality 
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Photo Staff Manual 

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