ATS2169 Photojournalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS2169 Photojournalism is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2169
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2169
No unit lists ATS2169 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3169
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units.
Overview
This second-year unit will introduce students to the theory and practice of photojournalism.
The unit will review the history and ethics of photojournalism, and will develop skills in the planning, taking, editing and presentation of news photographs, using industry-standard technologies.
The unit is designed to prepare students for a profession which is experiencing significant change due to rapidly evolving technology.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Students will develop an understanding of the historical circumstances, technological developments and industry context which have contributed to the contemporary practice of photojournalism.
- 2
Students will develop the ability to critically assess what constitutes an effective image from both a technical and journalistic point of view.
- 3
Students will develop competencies in planning, selecting and setting up photographic subject material in accordance with good journalistic practice.
- 4
Students will develop competencies in taking individual photos, or sets of photos which present coherent narratives, that are suitable for publication, using industry-standard photographic equipment.
- 5
Students will develop competencies in editing photos for publication in a variety of media using industry-standard software.
- 6
Students will be able to provide captions and other interpretative text for both individual photos and photo essays.
- 7
Students will be able to work within the ethical parameters of photojournalism.
- 8
Students will develop photojournalism skills and a portfolio of work that will enhance job opportunities in journalism.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2169 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Robert Carey
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Fay Anderson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2169?
ATS2169 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2169 offered?
In 2020, ATS2169 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS2169?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS2169?
ATS2169 is part of Journalism.