Photojournalism Certification
- Photojournalism combines image making with story telling and allows a photographer to convey a message or point. If you are considering news photography as a career, most editors will not hire you without some form of education or experience. CCforP has created an education track specifically for photographers who are interested in freelancing for new agencies, newspapers, online news site or magazines. The Photojournalism Certification is also applicable for persons who are in the public relations fields.
Term One:
Introduction to Digital Photography
Introduction to Photoshop CS3
TEST TO ADVANCE!
Term Two:
Intermediate Digital Photography
Photojournalism 101
TEST TO ADVANCE!
Term Three:
Photojournalism 201
Website Creation/Design
Term Four:
Elective
Elective
Term Five:
Independent Study/Externship(Shooting a lot, building story)
Specialization(Building Portfolio)
Term Six:
Exit Portfolio
Final Review
One Day Workshop Requirements (Must be completed by end of 5th term)
Workflow/Digital Asset Management
Electives
Multimedia
Sports Photography
Photo a Day
Environmental Portraiture
Portraiture
To obtain a CCforP certification, students must complete the above core classes and workshops. After completing the required curriculum, students will be asked to submit their digital portfolios for review by a panel of CCforP staff. Additionally, the final portfolio must be displayed online through a BLOG created by the student and the BLOG will be up for review as well.
Students will be required to complete one 8 to 10 image photo essay on a current news event of their choosing. Along with their photo stories and portfolio, students must also create a 60 second multi-media piece, which will also be reviewed at panel.
Portfolio Critique Requirements
