An Introduction to Photojournalism

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An Introduction to Photojournalism

• A Multi-Media Unit
• -Renee Scott

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Unit Goals

• Introduce students to the history of photography
• Teach students about the importance of
  composition and design in photography
• Expose students to the experiences of
  professional Photojournalists during wartime

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Unit Resources

• About.coms History of Photography and the
  Camera http//inventors.about.com/library/invento
  rs/blphotography.htm
• PBSs American Photography A Century of Images
  http//www.pbs.org/ktca/americanphotography/
• The Washington Posts Eyes on the War
• http//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/flash/pho
  to/world/iraq/warphotogs/index.htm

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Unit Activities

• Reading about historical background
• Photo cropping activity
• Digital Image manipulation activity
• Streaming audio and slide show with commentary
  from Photojournalists covering the war in Iraq

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The History of Photography
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American Photography A Century of Images
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Eyes on the War
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Assessments

• Objective quiz in QuizStar
• On-Line Reflection to Image Lab Activities
• On-Line Reflection to Eyes on the War

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Illinois State Standards
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The Site
http//www.neiu.edu/rmscott/photojournalismintrod
uction.html
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Additional Links

• On-line Seminars and Photo Skills
  http//photo-seminars.com/pscampus.htm
• Photos of all kinds! http//jr.co.il/hotsites/pict
  ures.htm
• Robert Farmer Interactive Photo Workshops
  http//www.photoworkshop.com/
• PhotoShop Tutorials http//www.good-tutorials.com/
  
• Calumet Photo Student Photo Café
• http//www.calumetphoto.com

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