Course overview
To provide students with a critical understanding of the theory and practice of visual journalism, as a distinct and developing form and in combination with other journalistic forms, as it fosters students’ development as critical thinkers and ethically aware practitioners.
Course learning outcomes
- interpret the contexts, roles and opportunities associated with different aspects of visual journalism practice and storytelling
- create visual journalism through an understanding and application of the journalistic practices of researching, reporting, editing and designing, using visual forms and platforms
- explain the key issues related to visual journalism and journalism broadly in the contemporary field
- identify and practice in accordance with the ethical and legal obligations associated with professional journalism
- plan, utilise and apply a variety of visual forms, including still and moving images to journalism projects
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 4086
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 498
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