Photojournalism Photography
Photojournalism Photography tells a story. It is a visual means to reveal, prove, connect, and celebrate people, places and things. What you will know: What is Photojournalism and why is it important? What you will do: In class: View, discuss and analyze examples of photojournalism World Press Photo Winners: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/every-world-press-photo-winnerfrom-1955-2011?sub=1407709_119052#.paKonYeDp James Mollison “Where Children Sleep”: http://www.cubebreaker.com/childrens-bedrooms-world/ Caption Practice (view images online and write your own captions on separate doc): http://highschoolphoto.org/caption-practice/ Brainstorm ideas for your own Photojournalism story: What’s important in your life? What are you passionate about? What deserves recognition? What will build connections in my viewers?
As Homework: Shoot a series of 3 photos that tell a visual story. Examples: Your sisters struggle to choose an outfit/makeup/hair Your friend’s success of learning a new skate trick How litter/pollution is affecting your town/neighborhood A homeless animal’s day(s) in a shelter
A family or child dealing with hunger, poverty, employment, addiction… A personal struggle with body image
Final Product: In a Google Doc, create a magazine page style article. Should have: (see Essign example) Headline Main photo with caption Short story relative to photos 2 supportive photos with captions
SAVE AS A PDF AND ATTACH TO AN EMAIL TO [email protected]
As Homework: Shoot a series of 3 photos that tell a visual story. Examples: Your sisters struggle to choose an outfit/makeup/hair Your friend’s success of learning a new skate trick How litter/pollution is affecting your town/neighborhood A homeless animal’s day(s) in a shelter
A family or child dealing with hunger, poverty, employment, addiction… A personal struggle with body image
Final Product: In a Google Doc, create a magazine page style article. Should have: (see Essign example) Headline Main photo with caption Short story relative to photos 2 supportive photos with captions
SAVE AS A PDF AND ATTACH TO AN EMAIL TO [email protected]
