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.