MCM 107: Introduction to Photojournalism

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will:

1. define news photography;
2. explain basic camera and darkroom techniques with emphasis on the development of the emerging photojournalist’s sensitivity to people;
3. list circumstances and events to take pictures that communicate;
4. discuss the operation of different cameras, photography processes and the use of standard photographic equipment and materials in the photo-laboratory;
5. explain the techniques of photograms and photo-easy; and
6. apply Photojournalism skills – shoot and produce photos that communicate and submit a portfolio of work done

Course Contents

This is a practical introduction to news photography featuring solid grounding in basic camera and darkroom techniques but placing emphasis on the development of the emerging photojournalist’s sensitivity to people; circumstances and events to which he will be expected to take pictures that communicate; fundamentals of photography, operation of different cameras, photography processes and the use of standard photographic equipment and materials in the photo-laboratory. This is a photo-reporting course with emphasis on pictures that communicate with aesthetic as well as technical skills. Portfolios are required. Students are taught the techniques of photograms and photo-Easy.