Photojournalism Short Course

The Photojournalism Short Course offers students an insight into the practice of telling a story through a series of images. It is a precise process that requires an entire range of skills, knowledge and experience. During the course, students learn the skills to communicate a story effectively by developing their own photo essay; researching story ideas, looking at creative and technical aspects of the building blocks for photo essays (establishing shots / portraiture / detail shots / action shots), and edit their work to produce their own photo essays. Students review the history of photojournalism, analyse the work of renowned and influential photojournalists, then consider the realities of and opportunities in today's marketplace. This course gives students the opportunity to explore the technicalities and issues surrounding the practice from a working photojournalist who teaches everything they need to know from taking portraits, developing creativity in their images, and understanding the legal and ethical aspects of photojournalism. By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the history of photojournalism Understand today's market place Research a story and communicate it visually Develop creative, visual and technical abilities Edit photographs and create and present a portfolio or photo-essay