AR3032 Architectural Journalism and Photography Syllabus:

AR3032 Architectural Journalism and Photography Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To give an overview of the domain of journalism, its various aspects and strategies.
 To give particular exposure to architectural journalism.
 To give knowledge about aspects and techniques of architectural photography.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

Introduction to journalism, key concepts and objectives of journalism. Overview of different types of specialised journalism. Outline of journalism skills: research, reporting, writing, editing, photography, columnists, public relationships, criticism. Introduction to copyright, code of ethics, press laws, Press Council of India.

UNIT II ASPECTS OF JOURNALISM

Journalism and public realm. Issues in public realm related to various domains, including architecture. Reading, investigation, interviewing, argument and debate as a techniques in the investigation of problems in different realms of society. Evidence, proof, refutation, persuasion. Training in argumentative speaking. Role of the editor. Editing in the context of different media. Text preparation, mode of presentation, standards and guidelines for documentation.

UNIT III TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA

Introduction to software needed in journalism and photography, video coverage. Understanding the individual demands in the context of newspapers, radio, film, and television. Multimedia/ online journalism and digital developments.

UNIT V ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to architectural photography and role of the photographic image in the global world. Equipment – cameras and lenses. Techniques- film speed, exposure measurement, gray scale, photo- finishing and editing digital images. Perspectives- single point, two- point, three- point and methods of correcting distortions. Lighting – external and interior.

UNIT IV ARCHITECTURAL JOURNALISM

Outline to the history of architectural journalism. Types of architectural journals. Works of key architectural journalists. Issues and themes related to contemporary architectural journalism at local, national and global levels. Public discourse on the internet. Mass media and public opinion. Analysing selected pieces of journalism. Individual architectural journalism exercises on a particular theme.

OUTCOME

 Exposure to the domain of journalism and architectural journalism in particular.
 Skills with respect to architectural photography.
 Knowledge about important themes and works of architectural journalism.
 Ability to critically think, analyse and write about architecture.

TEXTBOOKS

1. Edward Jay Friedlander and John Lee, ‘Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines’, 4th edition, Longman, 2000.
2. David Fuller & Patricia Waugh, eds., ‘The Arts and Sciences of Criticism’, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
3. James Foust, ‘Online Journalism Principles and Practices of News for the Web’, Holcomb Hathaway Publishers, Scottsdale, AZ, 2005.
4. M. Harris, ‘Professional Architectural Photography’, Focal Press, 2001.
5. M. Harris, ‘Professional Interior Photography’, Focal Press, 2002

REFERENCES

1. Martin Huckerby, ‘The Net for Journalists: A Practical Guide to the Internet for Journalists in Developing Countries’. UNESCO/Thomson Foundation/ Common wealth Broadcasting Association, 2005.
2. S. J. A.Ward, ‘Philosophical Foundations of Global Journalism Ethics’, Journal of Mass Media Ethics, Vol. 20, No. 1, 3-21, 2005.
3. M. Heinrich, ‘Basics Architectural Photography’, Bikhauser Verlag AG, 2008.
4. Gerry Kopelow, ‘Architectural Photography: The Professional Way’, Princeton Architectural Press, 2007.