A photograph can tell a powerful story; no one knows this better
than a photojournalist. Media images of dramatic events become
burned into our collective memory, acting as visual shorthand
for emotions long after specific details have faded. From
Dorothy Lange’s photographs of the Depression, to images of
police brutality during the civil rights movement of the 1960s,
to recent television coverage of the falling Twin Towers, still
and motion photography has played an important role, delivering
the news and influencing public opinion. Photojournalists cover
a wide range of subjects in addition to national and
international news, including human interest stories, sports,
and prominent people, like celebrities and politicians. As a
photojournalism major, you’ll learn photography basics,
including camera and equipment operation and technique, subject
surveillance, and digital editing. You’ll also learn the
fundamentals of journalism, from news editing and layout, to
news team field operations, to professional st