JOUR 2262 Photojournalism
Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a craft" orientation." This course will provide students with an introduction to producing high-quality photographs and videos as journalism; to considering photography as a form of visual communication, focusing on light, composition, and context; and to understanding the ethics of photojournalism and the implications of photographic truth. Through a number of different class structures, including traditional classroom lectures, group walkabouts, lab time, and independent / team-based classes, we will ask the fundamental question: Are photographs real? Are photographs true? A DSLR camera is suggested but not necessary. A simple smartphone will be more than sufficient.
Course overview
- Department
- Journalism
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.65 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.65 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Christopher Burns | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Spring 2025 | Christopher Burns | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 15 |
| Fall 2024 | Christopher Burns | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 15 |
| Spring 2024 | Christopher Burns | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |