PHOTOJOURNALISM
- Course
- JOUR342 - PHOTOJOURNALISM
- Department
- Journalism - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course aims to introduce the various aspects of telling stories via photography. Building on previous photography courses, it emphasizes the differences between photography and photojournalism. The course focuses on the development, features, pioneers and genres of photojournalism, and analyses how photojournalism has become an institutionalized part of journalism in general. The course content addresses the technological and aesthetic dimensions of photojournalism, the careers of important photojournalists, the impact of news photography, and the ethics of digitally manipulating news photographs. Special attention given to the rules and methods of cutline writing, which is complementary for both the photograph and story.
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 1. Define photojournalism as a form of journalism
- 02 2. Compare photo-journalistic works with artistic photos
- 03 3. Combine photos with words and conclude photo essays
- 04 4. Describe the rules and methods of cutline writing
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course and definition of Photojournalism |
| Week 2 | Basics of Photojournalism: Distinguishing elements of Photojournalism from close branches of Photography |
| Week 3 | Three types of shots dominating Photojournalism: establishing, mid-range, and close-up shots. |
| Week 4 | Three stages in photo editing process: selection, cropping, scaling. Photographic elements in selection process. |
| Week 5 | What makes a photograph newsworthy? News photos and feature photos. |
| Week 6 | Cutlines: General guidelines for writing cutlines. Examples and exercises. |
| Week 7 | Cropping: Rules and three ways of cropping same photograph. |
| Week 8 | MID-TERM EXAM WEEK |
| Week 9 | Types of Photojournalism: Sports, war, glamour, spot news, travel, and wildlife photojournalism. |
| Week 10 | Composition in photography: camera angle and the rule of thirds |
| Week 11 | Six elements in Photo-journalistic guidelines. Good photos vs. bad photos |
| Week 12 | Photo essay; Five photo essay tips, narrative and thematic photo essays. |
| Week 13 | Types of photos in photo essays: the lead, the scene, the portraits, the deatil photos, the close-up photos, the signature photo, and the clincher photo |
| Week 14 | The significance of Photojournalism, Photojournalism from past to present: candid photography, photojournalism magazine Life, Robert Capa and W. Eugene Smith. |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM WEEK |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Gidal,T., N.,1973. Modern Photojournalism. Macmillan Publishing Coorparation, NewYork,
- 02 Freund, G., R.,1988.Photography and Society. D.R. Godine, Boston,
- 03 Frizot, M., 1998.A New History of Photography. Köneman, Köln,
- 04 Sontag, S., 2003. Başkalarının Acılarına Bakmak. Agora Kitaplığı, İstanbul.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 1. Define photojournalism as a form of journalism
- L02 2. Compare photo-journalistic works with artistic photos
- L03 3. Combine photos with words and conclude photo essays
- L04 4. Describe the rules and methods of cutline writing
Program Outcomes
- P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
- P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
- P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
- P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
- P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions
- P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
- P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
- P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
- P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
- P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
- P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |