Emphasis will be on interesting and creative composition as well as using the camera as an expressive tool. Instructors may expound on the basic techniques. Students must have access to a 35mm camera. Class size is limited to 10. When, Where, Why and How as well as how to take photographs and how to design better-looking newspapers and yearbooks.
Students also learn the basics of broadcasting.
J-camp students will put together their own newscast in the mass communications TV studio and will see their stories published in the Alestle, SIUE's student newspaper. The camp ifee includes a reporter's notebook, a J-camp binder for the many handouts and an awards luncheon on the final day. The camp is limited to 25 students. All music camps are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Application deadline is four weeks before the camp starting date.