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Course Code VPH009
Fee Code DI
Number of Modules 21
Duration (approx) 2100 hours

COURSE AIM

The Diploma in Photojournalism is a broad based, practically oriented training course that will develop the essential skills required to work in this field. The student will develop a variety of written and photographic work that can be used as the basis for a professional portfolio.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This diploma course is made up of 18 modules (1800 hrs total)

PLUS Research Project l and Research Project ll (200 hrs total)

PLUS 100 hours of work experience or industry meetings (100 hrs).

To fulfill the requirements of the diploma, the student must complete all course Set Task and Assignments, and pass an exam for each study module (18 exams).
Industry Meetings

This involves participating in at least 100 hrs of seminars, workshops, committee meetings, meetings of local journalists or photographers.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION COUNCIL
THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AGP (ACS GLOBAL PARTNER)
BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
STUDY GOLD COAST

Curriculum
First Quarter
EN101 English I show details
P103 Large-Format Photography show details
P111 Principles of Photography show details
CAA106 Introduction to Design Applications show details
Second Quarter
COM105 Public Speaking show details
P102 Photographic Design show details
P104 Digital Photographic Production show details
P201 Lighting show details
Third Quarter
ART123 Color Theory show details
P106 History and Survey of Photography show details
P203 Studio show details
P207 Digital Darkroom show details
Fourth Quarter
HA215 Art History I: Art of the Ancient World show details
MT112 College Geometry show details
MT113 Ideas of Mathematics show details
P202 Location Photography I show details
SC115 Science of Light show details
Fifth Quarter
HA216 Art History II: Art of the Medieval and Renaissance Worlds show details
P204 Digital Photographic Illustration I show details
P208 Photojournalism I show details
GD121 Design Elements show details
Sixth Quarter
CD245 Career Development show details
HA217 Art History III: Art of the Modern World show details
P205 Portfolio I show details
PS101 Introduction to Psychology show details

Applied Photography graduates often begin work as assistant or freelance photographers. They are hired for digital imaging advertising, illustration, industrial and location photography, photojournalism and communications projects. Many operate their own studios.

THE OVERVIEW:
Light. Chemistry. Observation.
Behold the beholder. You see emotion, intrigue, brilliance and energy in everyday surroundings and moments, and you capture them and their meaning for others. Photography, too, is a pencil for the artist, revealing pattern and form, detail and composition. Photography allows the artist to both observe and comment on life with an extremely powerful tool.

Examples of Photography student work

There is equal emphasis in MIAD’s Photography Program between the technical and the conceptual. You will explore digital imaging and the darkroom, learn how images can be manipulated and how photographers are able to extend their vision to wider expanses of expression. As you advance in the program, you will have the flexibility to construct your major with emphases in areas of personal interest, such as alternative print processes, expanded scale, large format camera, commercial applications and color.

As a senior, you will intern in preparation for your entry into a professional career. MIAD’s Photography graduates find success in many careers: some work as fine artists, while others choose to work commercially in advertising, portraiture, photojournalism or industrial photography.

Associate of Science degree in Digital Photography

The Associate of Science degree program in Digital Photography teaches students traditional photographic skills as well as emerging technical skills in the ever-changing digital world of professional photographers.
Students enrolling in the Digital Photography degree program will study course content covering career-relevant skills training in commercial, advertising, portrait photography, photojournalism and wedding photography. They will also complete hands-on projects using industry-standard cameras, lighting, grip, software and techniques. Résumé- and portfolio-building opportunities are also emphasized throughout the degree program. The comprehensive course of study is design to provide them with opportunities to:
Create dramatic lighting effects, direct models, organize digital workflow and manipulate images.
Work on creating fashion, lifestyle and advertising images.
Cover sporting events, photograph weddings and create memorable portraiture and product photography.

3 – ART 121 Design I 2D (gen ed)
3 – MCOM 265 Basic Photography
3 – MCOM 266 Photojournalism
3 – MCOM 350 Computer Aided Photography
3 – MCOM 365 Advanced Photography
3 – MCOM 367 Color Photography
3 – MCOM 465 Contemporary Issues in Photography
3 – MCOM Internship

A student minoring in Photography must complete 33 quarter hours:

ART
161, or 162, or 163
Design
3

ART
312
Aesthetics and Photography
4

COMM
235
Introduction to Video

or

4

GRPH
255
Graphic Design and Layout

JOUR
257
Photojournalism
2

GRPH
235
Digital Imaging I
4

GRPH
336
Digital Imaging II
4

PHTO
156
Principles of Photography
3

PHTO
255
Intermediate Photography
3

PHTO
355
Advanced Photography
3

PHTO
356
Digital Photography
3

*Electives must be chosen from the following prefixes in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser: COMM, GRPH, or PHTO

A student minoring in photojournalism must complete 30 quarter hours.

COMM
357
Communication Law and Ethics
4

GRPH
335
Digital Imaging I
4

JOUR
245
Newswriting
4

JOUR
257
Introduction to Photojournalism
3

JOUR
457
Advanced Photojournalism
3

JOUR
458
Newspaper Staff Photography Practicum
3

*Electives
9

30

*Electives may be chosen from the following:

COMM
235
Introduction to Video
4

GRPH
255
Graphic Design and Layout
4

GRPH
268
Advanced Document Design
3

GRPH
336
Digital Imaging II
4

JOUR
341
Magazine Article Writing
4

JOUR
479
Directed Photojournalism Project
1-3

PHTO
255
Intermediate Photography
3

PHTO
355
Advanced Photography
3

*Approval of photojournalism adviser required

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Major Core Requirements:
Required Courses (24 Units)
Units
PHO-8
Introduction to Photography
3
PHO-9
Intermediate Photography
3
PHO-10
Advanced Photography
3
PHO-12
Photojournalism
3
PHO-13
Advanced Darkroom Techniques
3
PHO-14
Basic Studio Portraiture
3
PHO-17
Introduction to Color Photography
3
PHO-20
Introduction to Digital Still Photography
3

Associate in Science Degree
The Associate in Science degree in Photography will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for the certificate, plus completion of the graduation requirements as described in the catalog, as well as electives totaling 60 units of college work as required for the associate degree.

Advanced Photography
Certificate of Continuing Education in Basic Photography
consent of the Program Coordinator
Color Photography I (repeated)
30 hours of additional course work which can include:
Make-up for Beauty; Black and White Photography II (repeated); Photojournalism or Nature Photography; Photoshop or Photoshop with Digital Photography; Fiber Print Processing