PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

COURSE SUBJECT: Visual Journalism (Text, Photo, Audio and Video)

COURSE CODE: MCM 115-1

SCHEDULE: Thursday, 7am – 10am, Radio Laboratory

Week 1 Overview of the Course

A. Discuss Couse Outline

B. House Rules
C. Getting to Know You

Week 2 Introduction to Visual Journalism

A. Journalism Defined
B. Types and Forms of Journalism
C. What is Visual Journalism

Week 3 Press Photography

A. The Photographer
B. Qualifications of Press Photographers
C. The Hazards of Press Photographers
D. Problems of Photo Coverage

Week 4 Camera and Tripod

A. Types of Camera
B. Camera Parts and Their Functions
C. How Camera Works
D. The Use of Tripod

Weeks 5-6 Photojournalism

A. The Basic Principles

B. Functions of Pictures and Illustrations
C. Factors Affecting the Quality of Pictures
D. Elements of Effective Pictures

Weeks 7-8 Photo Caption and Caption Writing

A. Tips for Writing Captions or Cutlines

B. Categories of Captions
C. Getting the Facts
D. Putting the Caption Together

Weeks 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 10 Video Journalism

A. The Modern Newsroom

B. Overview of Video Journalism
C. Duties and Responsibilities of a Video Journalist
D. One-Man Team

Weeks 11-12 Videography in Modern News Gathering

A. Using your Iphone or Smart Phone

B. Writing Video Captions
C. Doing a Selfie News
D. Using Facebook as Platform for Live Coverage
Weeks 13-14 Creative Camera Shots

A. Camera Techniques for Reporting

B. Basic Camera Shots
C. Various Camera Angles
D. Types of Camera Movements

Weeks 15-16 News Sources and Soundbites

A. Covering a Press Conference

B. Interview a Prominent Personality
C. Doing Ambush Interview
D. Getting Man on the Street (MOS)

Week 17 Introduction to Vlogging

A. What is Video Blogging

B. Vlog Like a Pro
C. How to Become a Successful Vlogger

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance is a must since each meeting will require class activities and discussions.
This means you have to come to class regularly and on time since you will miss out on
a lot of information if you are absent or late. Deductions will be imposed on absences and
tardiness. Please provide excuse letters if you cannot avoid being absent due to sickness
or other valid reasons (and please make an effort to notify me in advance).

Please come to class prepared with assigned readings, and/or production works.

Monitor the news and current events, especially in the big television/radio networks as
well as other news sources.

Active participation in class discussions and group undertakings will mean a higher grade
for the concerned student/s.

In the field of media, time and deadlines are extremely important that is why late work,
projects, assignments will not be accepted unless for a very valid reason. This is to
train you before you enter the real world of broadcast-journalism.

Please put your cellphones in silent mode when class is in session.

Turn off laptops and other gadgets if not needed in the class.

Cheating during exams, quizzes will not be tolerated.

Do not submit scripts/reports that were already done and/or submitted in or for other
subjects.

Do not plagiarize.

Prepared by:

JULIUS M. SEGOVIA