Learn Photojournalism Online: Master Techniques, Ethics, Visual Storytelling and Publishing
- Online photojournalism course | Learn about the history of photojournalism, influential photographers, and the ethical principles that shape responsible visual storytelling.
- Develop practical skills in composition, camera techniques, lighting, depth of field, shutter speed, portraiture, sports photography, and event photography | Photo-editing | Digital manipulation | Creating compelling stories | Writing articles and captions | Preparing images for online publication.
- Develop a professional portfolio, exploring publishing and career opportunities, and completing a practical photo story project to industry-style specifications.
- 11 lessons + 11 assignments | Practice exercises | Written questions | 1:1 tutor support.
- Develop a career in photojournalism | Study for professional development | Personal interest course.
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Lesson Structure
There are 11 lessons in this course:
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A Short History of Photojournalism
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Overview
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History of photojournalism
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Famous photographers
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Margaret Bourke-White
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Gordon Parks
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Diane Arbus
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Nick Ut
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Larry Burrows
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Ethics and Photojournalism
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Hypothetical
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What is ethics
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Schools of Philosophy
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Utilitarianism
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Rationalism
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Humanism
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Kant
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Socrates
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Other philosophers
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Digital manipulation and ethics
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How ethical is digital manipulation
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Real life
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Codes of ethics
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Guidelines for making ethical decisions
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Ethics in practice
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What Should I Photograph?
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Composition
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Things to consider
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Camera techniques to help with composition
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Principles of photographic composition
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Qualities of the components
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Effects of different angles on the subject
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Legal issues
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How Should I Photograph It?
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Terms to learn and understand
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Depth of field
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Digital vs conventional photography
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Shutter speed
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Development of photographic style
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Equipment and materials
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Sensitometry
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Lighting
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Photo Stories / Editing Images
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Overview
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Ethics of digital manipulation
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Controversy of fairy photos
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Correctly interpreting photos
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Publishing Opportunities
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Overview
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Portfolio
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Online portfolio
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Direct portfolios
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Slide portfolios
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Using flash
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Music
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Standing out
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Writing a cover letter
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Your resume
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Creating a job hunt database
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How to get work
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How to find a job
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What type of clients do you want
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Working to Specification / Problem Based Learning
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Overview
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Photography specifications
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Consistency
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PBL Project to develop and draft submission specifications for an electronic publication and then shoot a photo story which meets these specifications. You firstly need to identify two possible subjects for a photo story for that publication, and then follow one of these stories for an extended period of time. You will then select and edit your images - to meet the specifications created for that publication.
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Publishing Using Online Management Systems
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Types of digital files
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Publishing online
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Taking Photos and Submitting Images
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Portraiture vs photojournalism
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Sports photography
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Freezing action
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Blurring movement
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Panning
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Sports photography using a digital SLR
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Photographing an event
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Submitting images for publication
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Writing Articles and Captions to Accompany Your Image
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Overview
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Sentences and phrases
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Writing effective sentences
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Choosing effective words
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Paragraphs
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Punctuation
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Newsworthy articles
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News values
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Storyline
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Writing a news article
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Writing captions
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Revising Submitted Work
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Overview
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Tips to improve your work
Aims
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Discuss the nature and scope of photojournalism
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Explore the issues of ethics in photojournalism and develop an understanding of your own biases.
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Explore the composition of photographs and associated legal issues.
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Revise basic terms used in photojournalism.
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Explain the photo story and the effect of editing and placement on the meaning of an image.
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Research International web sites for publishing and looking at work
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Explain publishing specifications, and apply that understanding to specific photography tasks.
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Develop an understanding of online management systems.
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Improve your Photography Style and submitting images for publication
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Develop your writing abilities to accompany your images.
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Revise your Submitted Work
Who should study photojournalism?
- Aspiring photojournalists
- Freelance photographers
- News and press photographers
- Journalism students
- Professional journalists wanting to develop visual storytelling skills
- Documentary photographers
- Newspaper and magazine contributors
- Bloggers and digital content creators
- Social media and communications professionals
- Photography enthusiasts interested in careers in journalism
What is photojournalism?
Photojournalism is the practice of using photographs to tell news stories, document events and communicate real-world experiences. A photojournalist combines photography with journalistic skills, capturing images that provide information, context and emotion.
Photojournalists may work across newspapers, magazines, websites, news agencies, broadcasters and digital media. Their work can cover breaking news, politics, sport, culture, communities, conflicts, human-interest stories and major events.
Why is photojournalism a good career today?
Visual content is in high demand: News organisations, websites and social platforms rely heavily on compelling images to attract and inform audiences.
Digital media has expanded opportunities: Photojournalists are no longer limited to newspapers and magazines. Online publications, news websites, social media, documentary projects and independent media can all provide opportunities.
It combines creativity with journalism: If you enjoy photography but also want to investigate stories, meet people and report on events, photojournalism offers a distinctive combination of skills.
There are freelance opportunities: Freelancers can pitch photographs and stories to publications, agencies and other media organisations, potentially working across different subjects and locations.
Modern technology makes photography more accessible: High-quality cameras, smartphones and digital editing tools allow photographers to work quickly and share images with audiences around the world.
Strong visual storytelling stands out: Powerful photographs can communicate an event or human experience almost instantly, making skilled visual storytellers valuable to media organisations.
It can lead to related careers: Skills developed through photojournalism can also support careers in documentary photography, editorial photography, content creation, communications, media production and visual storytelling.
The career is competitive, however. Building a strong portfolio, developing journalistic judgement, understanding ethics and copyright, learning digital photography and editing, and gaining practical experience are all important for establishing yourself.
For someone who loves photography, current affairs, meeting people and telling stories, photojournalism can be a particularly rewarding career path.
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