INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM

Catalog description

Study of the digital still photography camera and introduction to the digital moving image camera. Presentations of the technical aspects of photography. Technical consideration of depth of field, composition and perspective in the construction of the photograph. I ntroduction of the principles still photography and those of the moving image camera. Study of the main areas of photojournalism. Introduction of the technical aspects of data transference from the digital camera (of the still and moving image camera) to the computer. Presentation of basic skills of photographic retouching and study of the principles of a photographer's ethic in relation to photojournalism. In this course, students will be able to practice the skills of critical thinking, communication, cre ativity, ethics and diversity.