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Photojournalism |
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The photojournalism FYP is for those students who have taken the photojournalism course (CS334) and who feel that they may want to pursue photojournalism as a profession. The finished project is to be a photojournalistic essay or documentary on a single specific theme or issue. It must meet professional standards and be exhibited - preferably in a gallery, published (as a book) or in a newsmagazine, or presented in an interactive format.
The photojournalism FYP is for groups of not more than two students, doing visual storytelling projects, and is marked on four main components:
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Visual content (70 percent) |
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Textual context of the visual storytelling (10 percent) |
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Presentation (Print option - exhibition/book) or Interface design (Interactive option - CD ROM/ Website) - 10 percent |
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Written report and oral defence (10 percent) |
Evaluation Criteria
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Print Option
The final product will be a selection of photographic prints suitable for exhibition or publication. A one-person project should consist of a least 15, and no more than 20 photographs. A two-person project should consist of between 30 and 40 photographs.
The preferred format of the photographic images is exhibition-quality 11-inch by 14-inch photographic prints (either black and white or colour), each mounted on 16-inch by 20-inch mat board or foam core board. Original captions and credit lines should be attached to each of the mounted prints.
In addition, two sets of colour slide duplicates (with detailed captions) of the photographs (exhibited) or two copies of the book or two CD's of the interactive presentation must be submitted for grading.
The following aspects will be evaluated:
• Technical quality of the photographs, which can include aspects such as focus, sharpness, proper contrast, etc.
• Creativity, as evidenced in the aesthetic qualities of the photographs and the proposed layout. This can include visual aspects such as expression, lighting, composition etc.
• The completeness and thoroughness of the project story. Are any vital aspects of the story missing?
• The difficulty factor - how challenging was it to do this particular story? This could include aspects such as newsworthiness or the social importance of subject
Interactive Option
The final product will be either an interactive CD-ROM or an interactive website. The number of pictures per group is the same as that required for the Print option.
Three copies of the final project, in digital software format, must be submitted for marking.
The following aspects will be evaluated:
• Technical quality of the photographs
• Completeness of the story
• Creativity in photographs and design
• Interface design
• Ambitiousness of the project |
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Written Report
Along with the slides (of images exhibited) or copies (of published work - book or newsmagazine), each photojournalism project must include three copies of a 10- to 30-page written report, bound in accordance with FYP Committee guidelines, which must contain the following information:
• An introduction and description of the project
• Background information about the theme or subject of the essay
• Proposed audience for the project
• A written story suitable to accompany the photographs in the exhibition or publication
• An analysis of the photographic style used, locating it within the genre of documentary photojournalism by comparing it to the styles of other photojournalists
• A summary containing insights learned during the project, difficulties encountered and how they were solved, etc
Examiners will look for:
• The clarity of the writing
• The completeness of the report. Are all required sections complete?
• The quality and creativity of the written part of the project story
• A critical self-evaluation of the project and its results |
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Oral Defense
Each project group will make an oral presentation. The presentation will include an explanation of the project and its goals, as well as a critical assessment. At the end of the presentation, members of the project group will answer questions from moderators.
The following aspects will be examined:
• The clarity of the presentation. Is it easy to understand the rationale for the project?
• Are all members well prepared?
• Evidence of critical thinking |
IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS:
“A limited quantity of camera equipment for FYPs is available for short-term loan from the school. Students who plan to check out cameras must register with IT by submitting a form with their supervisor’s endorsement. Forms are available from the IT department. Students must take care of equipment and will be financially liable for any damages.”
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