Photojournalism (JOUR90022)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This is a practice-based subject teaching the history, principles and techniques of photojournalism in the context of rapidly changing communications technology. Students will learn basic photographic techniques, as well as learning how to edit their work and present it in a variety of multimedia contexts and platforms. They will also learn how to handle the ethical issues involved in dealing with subjects in a variety of different situations, as well as how to present and market their work.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Capture professional-quality photographs suitable for use in journalistic contexts, adhering to ethical standards and practices in various situations.
  • Evaluate and prepare photographic work for presentation across multiple media platforms and formats, employing appropriate editing and cropping techniques.
  • Analyse the evolving international market for photojournalism and identify emerging opportunities and challenges.
  • Critically examine real-world case studies illustrating ethical dilemmas in photojournalism practice, and propose appropriate responses in line with industry standards.
  • Develop a multimedia portfolio showcasing their photographic skills and demonstrating their ability to convey compelling visual narratives through journalistic storytelling.
  • Formulate strategies for marketing and promoting their photojournalistic work to potential clients and employers in the industry.

Generic skills

Upon successful completion of this subject, graduates should develop the following generic skills:

  • Capacities relating to the to communication of facts and ideas in visual form
  • Capacities of ethical reflection and identifying on how these are relevant to exercising responsible judgement in applied settings
  • A capacity to analyse and reflect on the social significance of communication practices
  • Time management and planning skills relevant to the management and organisation of workloads.

Last updated: 4 March 2025