Photojournalism employs images to tell a news or feature story. Whether you want to pursue photojournalism as a career or simply want to be a ‘citizen’ journalist, this course will help you capture a moment in time through powerful imagery. This course is ideal for novice photographers with moderate computer skills.
Introduction to Photojournalism is an online professional development program that will provide the knowledge and skills required to capture, publish and submit your photos for publication online or in print.
In this photojournalism course, you will learn about ethical dilemmas faced by photojournalists, as well as how to generate ideas for photo stories and shoot according to specific criteria.
You will also learn to meet editorial and publishing requirements, publish work online using online management systems, communicate with others in the publishing process and gain the writing skills to accompany images.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the foundation knowledge and skills that will set you on the path to a career as a photojournalist.
Course Structure
Unit - Photojournalism
Unit 1 – A short history of photojournalism
- Overview
- History of photojournalism
- Famous photographers
- Margaret Bourke-White
- Gordon Parks
- Diane Arbus
- Nick Ut
- Larry Burrows
Unit 2 – Ethics and photojournalism
- Hypothetical
- What is ethics
- Schools of Philosophy
- Utilitarianism
- Rationalism
- Humanism
- Kant
- Socrates
- Other philosophers
- Digital manipulation and ethics
- How ethical is digital manipulation
- Real life
- Codes of ethics
- Guidelines for making ethical decisions
- Ethics in practice
Unit 3 – What should I photograph?
- Composition
- Things to consider
- Camera techniques to help with composition
- Principles of photographic composition
- Qualities of the components
- Effects of different angles on the subject
- Legal issues
Unit 4 – How should I photograph it?
- Terms to learn and understand
- Depth of field
- Digital vs conventional photography
- Shutter speed
- Development of photographic style
- Equipment and materials
- Sensitometry
- Lighting
Unit 5 – Photo stories / editing images
- Overview
- Ethics of digital manipulation
- Controversy of fairy photos
- Correctly interpreting photos
Unit 6 – Publishing opportunities
- Overview
- Portfolio
- Online portfolio
- Direct portfolios
- Slide portfolios
- CD’s
- Using flash
- Music
- Standing out
- Writing a cover letter
- Your resume
- Creating a job hunt database
- How to get work
- How to find a job
- What type of clients do you want
Unit 8 – Publishing using online management systems
- Types of digital files
- Publishing online
Unit 9 – Taking photos and submitting images
- Portraiture vs photojournalism
- Sports photography
- Freezing action
- Blurring movement
- Panning
- Sports photography using a digital SLR
- Photographing an event
- Submitting images for publication
Unit 10 – Writing articles and captions to accompany your image
- Overview
- Sentences and phrases
- Writing effective sentences
- Choosing effective words
- Paragraphs
- Punctuation
- Newsworthy articles
- News values
- Storyline
- Writing a news article
- Writing captions
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
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How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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