Special emphasis on newspapers and magazines. Development of news judgment and clear writing skills. Teaches basic camera and darkroom techniques. Presumes no previous knowledge about photography. Emphasis is on photojournalistic style and content.
Most assignments involve taking pictures of people, telling stories, and conveying information.
Extra fee required. Emphasis on advanced concepts of news gathering, interviewing, writing. Students cover Bay Area communities. Evolution of journalism and media since print revolution to present. Development of newspapers, magazines, books, and broadcast media is outlined and analyzed.