Thomson Foundation

The roles of print, online and broadcast journalists are changing as fast as the digital technologies they use. But the power of a brilliant picture never diminishes. Today’s dedicated photojournalist – or multimedia reporter – needs to know how to handle new tools as well as traditional techniques.

NEW FOR 2010: Photojournalism Skills

Course Duration: Four weeks. Dates: September 6 to October 8, 2010

Course summary

This highly-practical course will develop the skills and confidence needed to excel as a photographer working with newspapers, magazines and online media.

Participants will be working individually and part of a team to research, shoot, edit and print picture stories throughout the month.

Renowned photojournalists will visit the course to share their experiences and tips, and a book featuring the work of participants will be produced at the end of the course.

Who’s it for

Professional staff and freelance photographers, operating at all levels, who want to develop their skills, approach and confidence.

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Photojournalism workshop

The course:

This course is designed to improve standards in all areas of the photojournalist’s work, including news, features, portraiture, the arts and sport.  Working closely with a highly-experienced trainer and in close collaboration with other delegates, it combines photographic theory and ethics with practical assignments based on situations of genuine journalistic merit.

Who’s it for:

• Photojournalists at all levels. with a working knowledge of cameras and associated equipment.
• Can be adapted for newspaper and magazine reporters developing photojournalism skills and photographers moving into journalism.

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Photographers in action photo credit: Flickr.com/thewolf/CC BY 2