Photo Journalism MA, Photographic Methods and Techniques, 7.5 Credits
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Photo Journalism MA, Photographic Methods and Techniques, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: BJ001A
- Subject/Main field: Photojournalism
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2012-06-14
- Date of change: 2013-06-17
- Version valid from: 2013-07-01
Aim
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with in-depth knowledge in how to handle and process photographic digital capture and image processing, in order to achieve a professional outcome in publication, photographic print or screen publication.
Course objectives
After satisfactory completion of this course, the student is expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in:
- exposure for image capture and digital workflow.
- color calibrations for digital workflow.
- application of digital imaging software for image toning/editing.
- application of digital imaging software for moving images.
Content
- color-calibration exercises
- digital capture techniques and workflow exercises
- exercises in processing of digital image files
- exercises in tools for anticipating/predicting final image result
- exercises in archiving, editing and storage of digital images
- exercises in digital output such as printing
Entry requirements
Photo Journalism 90 Credits
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching formats include seminars and workshops.
Examination form
A passing course grade requires a passing grade on exercises as well as attendance and active participation.
Attendance is obligatory at all seminars and workshops.
Absence and late assignments may have a negative inpact on the course grade.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/en/Student/Services/Grading-Criteria.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Course meetings and exercises may take place during evenings and weekends. Any expenses for trips, materials and technical equipment are borne by the student.
Plagiarism is not allowed and will result in a notification being sent to the Vice-Chancellor of Mid Sweden University.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Krogh, Peter
- Title: The DAM Book, Digital Asset management for photographers
- Edition: 2009
- Publisher: O´Reilly Media
- Author: Evening, Martin
- Title: Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative Use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
- Publisher: Focal Press
- Comment: Vid tillfälle då en nyare utgåva av boken utkommit, ska denna utgåva väljas.
- Author: Chavez, Conrad
- Title: Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers
- Edition: 2010
- Publisher: Real World
- Comment: ISBN 10 : 0-321-71983-2 Vid tillfälle då en nyare utgåva av boken utkommit, ska denna utgåva väljas.
Reference literature
- Author: Johnson, Chris
- Title: The Practical Zone System for Film and Digital Photography
- Ort: Oxford and New York
- Edition: 2012
- Publisher: Focal Press
- Comment: ISBN13: 9780240817026