PHOTOJOURNALISM

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)

No evaluation items have been defined.

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

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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

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