This unit introduces students to the skills required to be an effective photojournalist: to identify and research a story, and capture it in vibrant and technically clean photographic form. The unit covers the aesthetic, technical, narrative, ethical and historical aspects of photojournalism. Students learn to produce compelling images that best represent human events and are encouraged to develop their interests in producing folio work and picture essays.The unit begins with the principles of photographic techniques, an introduction to different forms of photography, and the requirements of different publications.Students learn the skills of issues-based research and writing to drive... -- Course Website
Instructor: Luke Plummer
Prerequisites: ATS1330 and ATS1331 or permission
