Photojournalism Thesis
(c) Light & Composition University Every photograph you have ever filed was an answer to someone else's question; your thesis is the first finished work that begins and ends with your own — asked in the field, tested with honesty, and written down so carefully that the University will publish it.
The capstone passage of the photojournalism degree — from noticing a problem inside your own reporting and shaping it into one answerable question, through the written record of those who came before you and the conscience that guards your witness, into method, fieldwork, and findings, until every chapter stands assembled, revised, and submitted — and your thesis takes its place in the University's published research.
Course Overview
PHJ 396 is the capstone of the B.F.A. in Photojournalism: an eight-lesson course in which you research, write, and complete your bachelor thesis part by part. Each lesson pairs the craft of academic research with the realities of reportage, and each assignment produces a real section of your thesis — the research question, the literature review, the ethics statement, the methodology, the findings — until the final lesson, where you submit the finished thesis for faculty review and publication in the University's research collection.
Deep Dive into this Course
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Faculty & Resources
Nasrul Eam
Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.
In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.
An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.
Recommended Books & Publications
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