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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

  1. 01 1. Define photojournalism as a form of journalism
  2. 02 2. Compare photo-journalistic works with artistic photos
  3. 03 3. Combine photos with words and conclude photo essays
  4. 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

  1. 01 Gidal,T., N.,1973. Modern Photojournalism. Macmillan Publishing Coorparation, NewYork,
  2. 02 Freund, G., R.,1988.Photography and Society. D.R. Godine, Boston,
  3. 03 Frizot, M., 1998.A New History of Photography. Köneman, Köln,
  4. 04 Sontag, S., 2003. Başkalarının Acılarına Bakmak. Agora Kitaplığı, İstanbul.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 1. Define photojournalism as a form of journalism
  2. L02 2. Compare photo-journalistic works with artistic photos
  3. L03 3. Combine photos with words and conclude photo essays
  4. L04 4. Describe the rules and methods of cutline writing

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
  14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
  16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
  21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Po-Lo Matrix

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