ATS2169 Photojournalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS2169 Photojournalism is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units.
Prohibition: ATS3169
Overview
This second-year unit will introduce students to the theory and practice of photojournalism. The unit will critically engage with the history and ethics of photojournalism, illuminating the complex debates surrounding its use, dissemination and practice. In addition, students will learn to develop and reflect on skills in planning, taking, editing and presenting news photographs using industry-standard technologies, and relevant to understanding and operating in the changing digital media landscape. The unit is designed for students interested in photojournalism and those wanting to gain critical photographic skills in a changing digital media landscape.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Essay20%
- Media TaskAssignment35%
- Media TaskAssignment45%
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
- Lectures6 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
Learning resources
Required resources
- DSLR camera or smartphone
- Microphone
- Tripod for camera
- FiLMiC Pro App (if using only a smartphone)
For further information go to Equipment Requirements at https://www.monash.edu/arts/media-film-journalism/journalism
Where it fits
ATS2169 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrea Baker
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrea Baker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2169?
ATS2169 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2169 offered?
In 2023, ATS2169 runs in Semester 2 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.
Does ATS2169 have an exam?
No. ATS2169 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2169?
ATS2169 is part of Journalism.