Introduction to Photojournalism

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This course deals with the photographer as a journalist, focusing on theory and practice in press and publications photography, with emphasis on using the camera as a reporting and communications tool. Covered are news and feature photography and photographic essays, including composition, impact, and creativity, for newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and other mass communications media. Understanding and applying photojournalistic and basic technical and visual skills in the making of successful reportage photographs. Consideration of the work of major 20th and 21st century photojournalists. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, PHTO 72 may not receive credit. 27 hours lecture, 81 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC*; C-ID# JOUR 160. * JAMS 12, JAMS 23, PHTO 72 combined: maximum UC credit, one course.