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 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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