Communication & MediaStable Study ProspectsBachelor
Photojournalism
Also known as: Visual Journalism, News Photography
A program that focuses on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepares individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Includes instruction in photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera and equipment operation and technique, news
Your "News Reporting and Writing" lecture covers identifying newsworthy events and crafting compelling captions. In "Photojournalism Techniques" lab, you learn to manually control a Canon DSLR, focusing on aperture and shutter speed. Your TA praises your quick grasp of the exposure triangle. Later, you spend an hour in the campus darkroom, not developing, but inspecting print quality from previous students for inspiration, discussing it with a peer about composition.
High School Preparation
Required Subjects
English Language ArtsHistory or Social StudiesVisual Arts or Photography
Recommended GPA
3.0-3.8
Advanced Courses (AP/IB/Honors)
AP English Language and Composition
AP Art and Design (2D or Drawing)
IB Visual Arts
Core Subjects
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Career Prospects
Stable Study Prospects
Graduates can pursue roles as photojournalists for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, or work as news photographers and photo editors. Opportunities also exist in freelance visual content creation and multimedia production for various organizations.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI impacts photojournalism through advanced image editing, content authentication, and automated news gathering, allowing photojournalists to enhance workflows and verify media authenticity. While AI can assist with tasks, the human element of capturing compelling stories remains central.