Academic Advising
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photojournalism
Welcome to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photojournalism Advising Module! This module page is meant to be a resource to help you understand all the courses for this major. You can see which courses to participate and when a course will be available to you.
Advising Instruction
Below are the list of courses that we offer for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photojournalism program. Once you finished the first year pre-requisite core courses, other courses will be available for you to get enrolled. Notice the remaining days beside some of the courses for first year, which will be available to you over time, depending on your progress of enrolled courses.
Please note, each semester is 4 months long and you may take up to four courses each semester. All lessons are self-paced instructions, which a student can proceed at his/her own speed, but should finish the course within the time frame of 4 months from the day he/she starts the course.
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First Year
The first year of our B.F.A. in Photojournalism aims to consolidate the acquired knowledge and to get introduced to photojournalism, its historical context, its major practitioners and the methodologies they have used. They will also study camera, lenses, and their personalities. Soon they will study and understand the elements of composition, and practice with the structure, balance, and dynamics of it. For presenting their work with confidence, students will learn the building blocks of English language as well as structure. Upon completing the four fundamental English courses they will start learning basics of creative writing followed by academic and journalistic writing.
Core Prerequisites Modules
PHO 109: Understanding Camera, Lenses, and their Personalities Enroll Now
PHO 190: The Standard and Style of Photography Enroll Now
PHO 191: Learning to See the Beauty, Unity, and Harmony Enroll Now
Core Module
PHO 192: Creative Composition Enroll Now
Major Module
Into the World of Photojournalism Enroll Now
Prerequisites Language Modules (For Non-native English Speaker)
ENG 181: Mastering the Linguistic Categories Enroll Now
ENG 182: English: How to Write Clearly and Concisely Enroll Now
ENG 185: Expressing the Fabric of Time Enroll Now
ENG 186: Mastering the Structure of the English Language Enroll Now
Prerequisites Language Modules (For Native English Speaker)
English Professional Proficiency Enroll Now
Language Modules
Single Major Credits
120
Duration
3 years
Double Major (optional)
4 years
Double Major Credits
160
Course Type
Full-time or Part-time
Location
Worldwide
Second Year
In the second year, students develop a critical awareness of the relationship between photography and the real world, including issues of representation, the law, and ethics. They will study and practice the technical side of photography from basic to advanced in details by mastering the art of street and documentary photography – two of the most important intricacies of photography for photojournalism. Students will also learn the advanced creative writings, and will be given the chance to get published professionally. Soon they will study and practice the theoretical, methodological, and practical frameworks necessary for the research and production of successful photo essays and visual storytelling.
Core Modules
PHO 201: Presenting the Frame Aesthetically Enroll Now
PHO 205: Understanding Light Enroll Now
PHO 210: Visualization Enroll Now
PHO 215: Understanding Color and Color Management Enroll Now
Major Modules
PHO 250: Mastering the Art of Portrait Photography Enroll Now
PHJ 260: Mastering the Art of Black & White Photography Enroll Now
PHJ 270: Mastering the Art of Street Photography Enroll Now
PHJ 275: The Art of Publication Enroll Now
Elective Language Modules (For Non-native English Speaker)
ENG 211: Mastering English Fluency Enroll Now
Elective Language Modules
ENG 261: Mastering Business English Communication Enroll Now
ENG 265: Effective Business Writing Enroll Now
Marketing Modules
MKT 214: Mastering Online Marketing Enroll Now
MAS 218: Mastering the Art of Copywriting Enroll Now
MKT 280: Mastering the Art of Advertising Photography Enroll Now
Third Year
In the third year, students will work with the style, develop their own voices, and prepare them for their future career as journalist. They will be given the opportunity to do self-promotion, article and book publishing and exhibitions, and layout and editorial design. Students will learn to capture images that draw attention to an issue, change people’s minds, raise awareness and promote change. They will be given the opportunity to work with some of our award winning photojournalist to have the first-hand experience of getting close to people, capturing their lives and moments.
Core Modules
PHO 301: Mastering the Decisive Moment Enroll Now
PHO 305: Developing Style Enroll Now
PHO 311: Ethics in Photography Advance Enrolment Required
Major Modules
PHJ 329: Mastering the Art of Travel Photography Enroll Now
PHJ 333: Mastering Professional Sports Photography Enroll Now
PHO 350: Mastering the Art of Cinematography Enroll Now
PHJ 340 Professional Reportage Writing Advance Enrolment Required
Language Modules
ENG 373: Advanced Creative Writing Enroll Now
Marketing Modules
MKT 351: Working in Advertising Advance Enrolment Required
Internship Modules
PHO 365: Working with Award-winning Photojournalists Advance Enrolment Required
PHJ 390 Photojournalism Thesis Advance Enrolment Required
PHJ 398 Working as a Photojournalist Advance Enrolment Required
Fourth Year (optional) – Double Major
The fourth year is optional. It is for those who want to do Double Major, an opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge and capacities by pursuing a second Major alongside their primary Major that is B.S. in Photography along with B.F.A. in Photojournalism.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Photography as Double Major
The forth years for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Photography as Double Major starts with exploring perception and harnessing one’s artistic potential. Next, they will get introduced to the color and color management; study, practice, and master the art of nature and landscape photography – two of the most important intricacies of photography coincide with thorough understanding of sensitometry, applied optics, imaging systems and image emulation. Not only they can develop their own voices and prepare them for their future career as visual artists, but also, they will be given the opportunity to work with some of our award-winning photographers.
Major Modules
PHO 130: Exploring Perception Enroll Now
PHO 131: Harnessing Your Artistic Potential Enroll Now
PHO 231: Mastering the Art of Nature Photography Enroll Now
PHO 232: Mastering the Art of Wildlife Photography
PHO 255: Mastering the Art of Landscape Photography
PHO 361: Imaging Systems and Image Emulation
Elective Modules
PHO 221: Mastering the Art of Food Photography Enroll Now
PHO 225: Mastering the Art of Food Styling Enroll Now
Elective Language Modules
WRT 243: Mastering the Art of Writing Recipes Enroll Now
Internship Modules
PHO 366: Working with Award-winning Photographers