This course teaches core ideas for understanding the gathering and dissemination of information through photography. Special attention will be given to increasing students’ visual literacy. In addition to developing a nuanced understanding of the purpose, values, ethics and context of photojournalism, students will learn basic technical skills of composition and editing. Students taking this course must provide their own digital camera. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisite: JRN 120 or NNS 101, Anitrequisites: JRN 100, JRN 201 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
