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Cyprus International University
TR

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 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
  2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
  3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
  4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
  5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
  6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
  7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
  8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
  9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

Po-Lo Matrix

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