photography & journalism

Basic 35mm Photography   VIDEO
This instructional program begins with the basic question of which camera is best for a given situation. It introduces the standard parts of a 35mm camera and discusses its most common accessories. Lighting variables are examined.

Basic Digital Photojournalism   VIDEO
The images captured by press photographers enhance newspaper, magazine, or Internet news stories by depicting newsworthy events and by conveying emotion or mood. For example, a school's team may be competing for the state championship. If the excitement of the story can be heightened by a powerful photograph, the school paper may run the story on the front page of the next issue. This image will connect the readers with the event in a way that mere words cannot. Photojournalists typically use a series of photographic images to present a story primarily through the use of pictures rather than text. A digital camera can become an effective tool used by both basic photographers and photojournalists, to capture high-quality images, to manipulate them easily and inexpensively, and to efficiently produce a print-ready product.

Basic Photojournalism   VIDEO
Memorable photos can make your school yearbook or newspaper exciting. The challenge of recording news events can be met with camera skills and the knowledge of film, lenses, and flashes.

Journalism and Newspaper Editing  VIDEO
Find out what skills must be developed in order to have a career in journalism. A newspaper editor explains her job and gives you a look at an exciting profession.
Learning Objectives:
1) The kinds of skills that must be developed for a career in journalism will be discussed.
2) Students will learn that the most important academic subject to master if headed for a career in journalism is English.
3) Students will get an idea of what an average day is like for a journalist.