A beginning course in reporting and writing with emphasis in journalistic style and grammar, basic news story structure, the interview, the coverage of speeches and meetings and elementary feature writing. Basic Photography 3 hours. Designed to introduce students to the processes and aesthetic values of black and white editorial photography, including content composition. Numerous photographic projects. Press Law and Ethics 3 hours.
Attention is given to ethical considerations.
Electronic Technologies for Photojournalism 3 hours. A hands-on introduction to computer programs and technologies used by photojournalists and other media practitioners to collect, process, analyze and publish information. Students will design newspaper and magazine picture-story pages using photos they have taken in other photojournalism courses. Public Affairs Reporting 3 hours. A professional newspaper course which focuses on the news coverage of the police department, the Kentucky judicial system, municipal government, county government and state government.