May be taken four times. A study of the history and practice of photojournalism, providing specific application through photographing for The Telescope , Palomar College's newspaper. Student must provide own camera. This course is dually listed as PHOT 140. Advanced work in the production of The Telescope .
Emphasis is on writing, photography, page layout and graphic design.
All journalistic skills are refined and augmented in this course. Accurate reporting and development of compelling, clear, and concise writing technique are stressed. Basic skills involved in editing a newspaper, including news judgment, directing reporting staff, copy editing, headline writing, page layout, selection and placement of photos, and computerized page design. All skills are practiced in actual editorial situations for the Palomar College newspaper, The Telescope . Students will work under the personal supervision of an instructor.