P 310 :: Syllabus

This course is an in-depth approach to political and social photojournalism. Student produce assignments related to photojournalism and editorial photography. Emphasis is placed on digital technologies and formal assignment presentation. The class is devoted to subject research and creative photography in both fine art and commercial applications.

Prerequisites P208

Objectives

Demonstrate proficiency in an Associated Press writing style

Demonstrate advanced lighting and field techniques

Apply global and historical events to contemporary photojournalism

Apply advanced techniques and a broader range of equipment to photojournalism

Policies

Materials & Supplies:

Photojournalism: The Professional Approach, Kenneth Kobre

Associated Press Style Guide

Jump/flash drive, 1G or more

10 Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

Reporter's Notepad

High quality Photographic Prints

Binder

Lab/Classroom Policies: Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the room, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive. During presentations full attention will be given to the discussion.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook, Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 60 Credit Value 4.0 Estimated Homework Hours 4-7 hours per week

Grading and Attendance

Shoots 1 -5 (10% each) 50%

Report and Research (5% each) 10%

In-Depth Story 20%

Weeklies 10%

Final Portfolio 5% (students are responsible for archiving their own work.)

Class Participation 5%

 

Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the quarter (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during lab time, participation in and preparedness for and in-progress critiques, individual conferences and the final group critique, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest. Any grade below a C- will be considered a failing grade.

 

Late work will NOT be accepted.

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of FS (failed/suspended) will be recorded for the course.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two tardies will count as an absence