The Basics of Photojournalism

This course provides an overview of photojournalism and its role in video and streaming  era. You will get acquainted with the basics of photo composition, learn what to do if you become an eyewitness of an event and you have a camera or a smartphone in your hands. Resume how to tell photo stories, and the features of photography and the basic rules of conduct at rallies.

The course includes 5 modules. The modules consist of video lectures up to 10 minutes, self-study tasks and a 7-question quiz. The video is accompanied by a transcript and hyperlinks. If you wish, you can take the course again four times. Upon completion of the entire course, an electronic certificate is provided. The course is designed for 2 weeks of study. The weekly load is 2-3 hours, taking into account the implementation of practical tasks.

Notes: The course was developed in the fall of 2021 and is only posted now for technical reasons. in this regard, in the content of the course, personnel from the military chronicle are not cited as an example.

This course is a good complement to the video tutorial "Photoreporting with a smartphone"

 
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What will you learn?

Why does photojournalism continue to be important?
How to convey the essence of the event through photography?
Why is it important to “make friends” between photo and text? How to do it?
How to find and win over heroes, what to do if the hero refuses to take a photo?
How to behave during mass actions?
How to protect yourself during protests?

Program

  • Module 1. Introduction: Photography in Contemporary Journalism

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  • Module 2. Fundamentals of photo composition: how to take a picture beautifully and clearly

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  • Module 3. Photography in the news

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  • Module 4. Photostories

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  • Module 5. Photographer at the protests

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  • Test
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Frequently asked questions

How to register for the course?
First you need to register on the site itself, then select the course that suits you from the “Courses” section and register for the course itself.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
The certificate is received by those who have passed all the lessons within the course and passed the final test successfully (at least 80%).
What if I don’t pass the test?
After each module in the course there is an intermediate test and a general test at the end of the course. You are given 10 attempts to pass the test. If it fails from the first attempts, you can review the lesson and take the test again. After exhausting 10 attempts, the system will be blocked. You will need to register for the course again to complete it.
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What should I do if my name on the certificate is different from the name in the passport?
When registering, initially enter your data correctly. If you have indicated other details, write to us. We will correct and send the certificate with the correct data.
Can I take several courses?
Yes. You can take several courses at once or in sequence.
How often are courses updated?
Courses that already exist are not updated. We add new courses after they are crated.
How to participate in your other events?
We conduct various training events for journalists and journalism students from Central Asian countries. You can track new events on our website or on pages on social networks and take part. Often you need to register or pass a competitive selection.
Can only residents of Central Asia take courses?
Online courses are available to absolutely everyone regardless of place of residence. Offline events take place in one of the CA countries.
I am not from the media sector, but I want to enroll in the course. Is it possible?
Yes, everyone can take online courses.
How long is the course?
The duration of each course is determined individually, depending on the content and complexity of the course. The average duration is from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period, you must complete all the lessons and pass the tests. If you didn’t finish on time, the system will be blocked. But you can overwrite and go through again.