JOUR 415 - Sports Photography

(3 units)

Photojournalism course exploring historic and contemporary sports photography with an emphasis on professional techniques and methods.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 313 or instructor permission

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. photograph candid moments of sports action, emotion and features.
2. compose a story visually with an emphasis on game coverage.
3. recognize and generate a diversity of story ideas outside of and in addition to game coverage.
4. make portraits of athletes, coaches and other sports figures.
5. create, edit and transmit a digital photograph for publication on deadline.
6. write a complete, AP style caption utilizing IPTC code replacement.
7. critically analyze, discuss and make decisions about the ethics of photojournalism.
8. understand law and copyright pertaining to photojournalism.

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