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. Emphasis on First Amendment and how journalism is shaped by technical, legal, political constraints and tradition. Emphasis on the problems and methodology of investigative journalism. Concentration on techniques of documentation, the scope ranging from theory to practical application.