Introduction to Photo Journalism

Introduction to Photo Journalism
6 weeks | $325 | Live Online

Photographs can change the world and how we see it. In this course, students will be introduced to the history of photojournalism, exploring the stories behind iconic images of critical moments in human history captured by various photographers. Instruction will include the technical aspects of photojournalism including understanding composition, using editing software, using different qualities of light and capturing decisive moments. The course will also cover ethics in photojournalism, the importance of captions and learning to read human behavior. Out of class assignments include researching a subject, shooting and editing a photo essay. 

Quarters Offered: Summer | In-Class
Course Fee: $325
Prerequisite: none
Note: Elective course for Photography: Images and Techniques professional certificate and Content Marketing professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unex-digital@ucsd.edu. 

Course Number: ART-40693
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Content Marketing, Photography: Images and Techniques

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7/11/2023 - 8/19/2023

$300

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  173775

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Johnston, Bernadette

  Bernadette Johnston teaches Family Pictures , Documentary Photography , and Introduction to Photo Journalism for the Photography: Images and Techniques certificate program. Bernadette is a San Diego based photographer who is interested in the intersection of visual aesthetics and story telling. After studying Photography and Sociology at Ithaca College in New York, Bernadette began her career in San Diego over 15 years ago.  Interested in the refugee experience, Bernadette became Program Manager at the AjA Project , a local non-profit that uses photography to empower recently resettled refugee and immigrant youth. At AjA, she developed photography curriculum that enabled San Diego youth to think critically about their stories, hone photography and writing skills and share t...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No information available at this time.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 7/17/23.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 6/5/2023).
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You'll have access to your online course on the published start date. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  7/11/2023 - 8/19/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.