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0602.00The curriculum prepares students for employment in news, editorial or public relations organizations as photographers. Emphasis is placed on photography for print, web and mobile publications. Students completing the program will have developed a portfolio.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
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Program Outcomes
- Work as self-directed individuals and team members to produce and publish a weekly campus newspaper.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the principles and responsibilities of the professional photojournalist, including a commitment to accuracy, fairness, depth, and social conscience.
- Produce a portfolio of photographs appropriate for professional publication that demonstrates the ability to gather, organize, report and interpret newsworthy events and information.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | ||
| JOUR 002 | BEGINNING JOURNALISM | 3 |
| PHOT 021 | INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| Semester II | ||
| PHOT 031 | BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| JOUR 042A | BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM | 3 |
| Semester III | ||
| JOUR 107A | ONLINE JOURNALISM | 4 |
| or JOUR 107B | NEWS LEADERSHIP | |
| Semester IV | ||
| JOUR 042B | ADVANCED PHOTOJOURNALISM | 3 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Recommended electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 031A | COLOR AND COMPOSITION – TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 |
| COMM 001 | SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| JOUR 004A | REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING | 3 |
| JOUR 005 | MAGAZINE AND SMALL PUBLICATIONS | 3 |
| JOUR 007A | NEWSWRITING AND MAKE-UP I | 4 |
| JOUR 009 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| JOUR 110 | JOURNALISM FIELD PRACTICE | 3 |
| PHOT 030 | INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING | 3 |
Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.