Photo Journalism MA, Master’s Seminar/Workshop I, 7.5 Credits
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Photo Journalism MA, Master’s Seminar/Workshop I, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: BJ004A
- Subject/Main field: Photojournalism
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2012-06-04
- Date of change: 2014-05-31
- Version valid from: 2014-07-01
Aim
This workshop will teach the participant the necessary skills and knowledge to
conceive and execute photographic documentary projects, as well as the ability to
analyze and critique photographic images. The workshop will also address the
concepts and methods of a cohesive narrative approach to photography.
Course objectives
After satisfactory completion of this course, the student is expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in:
- conceiving and executing photographic documentary projects.
- able to analyze and critique photographic images.
- understand and be able to implement a cohesive narrative approach to photography.
Content
The workshop includes:
- critiques of student work.
- analysis and discussions of the works of a diversity of a broad range of culturally and internationally diverse photographers as well as other practical and ethical concerns for the practice of this medium.
- pedagogic exercises.
- methods for creating photographic projects such as the conception of a project idea, definition of project boundaries, editing strategies, research, issues of style, and presentation.
Entry requirements
Photo Journalism MA 90 Credits or other subject area/subject relevant to photojournalism
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching formats include seminars and workshops.
Examination form
A passing course grade requires a passing grade on exercises as well as attendance and active participation.
Attendance is obligatory at all seminars and workshops. Absence and late assignments may have a negative inpact on the course grade.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/en/Student/Services/Grading-Criteria.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Course meetings and exercises may take place during evenings and weekends. Any expenses for trips, materials och technical equipment are borne by the student.
Plagiarism is not allowed and will result in a notification being sent to the Vice-Chancellor of Mid Sweden University.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Hurn, David och Jay, Bill
- Title: On looking at photographs: A practical guide
- Ort: Anacortes, WA (USA)
- Edition: Tredje upplagan/2000
- Publisher: LensWork Publishing
- URL: Titeln säljes som e-bok genom länk på LensWork hemsida: (http://www.lenswork.com/lwp.htm)
- Author: Herrigel, Eugen
- Title: Zen in the Art of Archery
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Vintage Books
- Comment: Boken finns också av Penguin Books