Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of photography principles.
• General familiarity with the media work environment.

Course Description

Photojournalism is a fundamental tool for visually conveying events in a way that reflects the truth and impact of the moment. This course aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills of photojournalism, from understanding basic photography principles, to learning practical techniques for capturing images, and finally to editing and preparing photos for publication across various media platforms.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Explain the fundamentals of photojournalism and the importance of image in news reporting.
• Use cameras and various techniques to capture professional journalistic photos.
• Handle unexpected field situations during assignments.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards in journalistic work.

Course Outline

• Fundamentals of photojournalism:
- The concept and importance of photojournalism.
- Characteristics of a successful news photo.
- Differences between photojournalism and other types of photography.

• Camera techniques in photojournalism:
- Identify essential cameras and equipment.
- Appropriate settings for journalistic photography.
- Control lighting, shutter speed, and shooting angles.

• Field photography:
- Capture images during various events.
- Choose the shot that tells the story.
- Manage unexpected situations while shooting.
- Ethical and professional considerations.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.