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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 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
  2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
  3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
  4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
  5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
  6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
  7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
  8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
  9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
  10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
  11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
  12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - -