INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM
VPA1PJ1
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to photography as a means of documenting facts and telling stories. Practical instruction in the use of DSLR cameras & photoshop. Exclusive recorded interviews with world-class practicing photojournalists, augment learning in the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the genre. Practical assignments enhance your ability to understand, and creatively use photographic and digital imagery and image-making as a means of expression of ideas and transfer of knowledge. Six Units are offered every semester. You must have access to Photoshop CS3,4,5 etc. Photoshop Elements is acceptable but NOT desirable. A DSLR camera using a memory card is mandatory. To view work by students in online Photojournalism visit the La Trobe Link http://tlweb.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/photojournalism/
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must have access to Photoshop CS3,4,5 etc. Photoshop Elements is acceptable but NOT desirable. A DSLR camera using memory card is mandatory.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | 9/11 [videorecording]: the falling man, | Recommended | N/A | DARLOW SMITHSON PRODUCTIONS C2006 |
| Readings | Photojournalism: the world's top photographers : and the stories behind their greatest images, | Recommended | Steel, A. 2006 | ROTOVISION |
| Readings | Woolsheds: A Visual Journey of the Australian Woolshed, | Recommended | Chapman, A 2011 | FIVE MILE PRESS |
| Readings | Campaign: a photographic odyssey through Australian political campaigns 1971-2007, | Preliminary | Chapman, A. L. 2007 | TANDEM PUBLISHING |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Millowick
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Uprated ISO assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 |