Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 36.0
Credit Value: 2.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2016
Prerequisites: VDES70029
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: VDES70029 Intermediate Digital Photography

Program(s): Photography - Digital
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20160906_02
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Students are required to supply: (a) Their own Digital SLR camera system that captures RAW files, including flash (speedlight) and preferably a range of lenses, and all relevant cards (b) Portable hard drives and / or USB keys

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Study theory and contemporary practices of Photojournalism and documentary photography as related to visual non-fictional story telling. Research story ideas, apply appropriate equipment and techniques, and maintain high ethical standards. Tune your eye with the work of prominent photojournalists and learn the evolving expectations of the fast-changing world of print and digital media. Students will be welcomed to an introduction to the theory and practice of Photojournalism and documentary photography. Exploration of photography in all aspects of a photojournalistic approach to news. An introduction to techniques of Photojournalism, including composition, lighting, and computer editing of reportage style photographs, while maintaining high ethical standards. Students will learn how to news style caption writing to complete the visual part of the story. Students can expect to information on getting exposure and promoting yourself as a photographer and a journalist. NOTE: Bring a DSLR or other digital stills camera that shoots in RAW format.

Program Context

Photography - Digital	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Characterize high-risk situations where the photographer has no control over events or people
Understand the evolution of photojournalism and its significance in todays visually oriented world
Identify the requirements of professional level photojournalism
Differentiate requirements of high standard photojournalism photos
Evaluate photographs based on accepted professional standards
Determine the difference in photographic assignments between sports, news, features, and human interest stories
Recognize photographers rights and ethical standards of photojournalism
Utilize necessary equipment to gain technical skill and ability of modern photojournalism

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	ASSIGNMENT #1	10.0%
	ASSIGNMENT #2	15.0%
	ASSIGNMENT #3	20.0%
	ASSIGNMENT #4	25.0%
	ASSIGNMENT #5	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

N/A

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Portfolio
Notes:
Interview
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students - 12 Week (Andrew Maidanik)
Course Details:

Students can expect lectures on:

Modern Photojournalism: blog creation using Wordpress, social networking, and exposure as a modern day photographer
Local events: unplanned vs. planned
Environmental portraits, photographing people in their ‘natural environment’, photographing strangers
Flash photography
Sports photography
Spot News photography: dealing with police and security, your rights and obligations as a photojournalist
Event photography: documentary style weddings and event coverage
Political photography: election campaigns
Ethics in Photojournalism: just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Photojournalism over the years: memorable photographs and memorable photojournalists
Freelancing in today’s marketplace
Editing photographs
Application of photojournalists skills and technical to other types of commercial photography in today’s marketplace

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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