MH4003 Architectural Journalism and Photography Syllabus:
MH4003 Architectural Journalism and Photography Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To introduce basic objectives, methods and skills for practice of professional journalism with particular emphasis on architectural journalism.
To introduce and explore photography as an important aspect of journalism and as a standalone requirement for the architectural profession.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
Introduction to journalism, its key concepts and objectives. Different types of journalism. Architectural journalism as a specialised area. Outline of aspects related to journalism – research, reporting, writing, editing, photography, columns, public relationship, criticism. Knowledge about copyright, policies, etc.,. Code of ethics. Basic knowledge of press laws, Press Council of India.
UNIT II TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS FOR JOURNALISM
Interviewing skills, developing sources, argument and debate as a technique in the investigation of social problems. Evidence, proof, refutation, persuasion. Training in argumentative speaking. Introduction to software needed in journalism and photography, video coverage, walk-through of buildings, production of contemporary architectural journalism. Understanding the individual demands in the context of newspapers, radio, film, and television. Role of the editor. Editing of articles, features and other stories. Editing for online newspaper and magazines. Text preparation, mode of presentation, standards and guidelines for documentation. Multimedia/ online journalism and digital developments. Exercises in the above.
UNIT III DISCUSSIONS AND ISSUES ON ARCHITECTURE
Regional, national and international discussion forums. Changes in contemporary and historical design practices. Discussions on topics needed in an architectural journal and current issues. Types of journals. Works of key architectural journalists. Public discourse on the internet. Mass media and public opinion. Critique on selected pieces of architectural journalism. Exercises in the above.
UNIT IV ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduction to architectural photography and role of the photographic image in the global world. Basics of photo journalism. Equipment – cameras and lenses. Techniques- film speed, exposure measurement, gray scale, photofinishing and editing digital images. Perspectives- single point, two- point, three- point and methods of correcting distortions. Lighting – external and interior. Exercises in the above.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME
CO1 Knowledge and skill in the basics of journalism
CO2 Familiarity with the scope of architectural journalism
CO3 Skill in architectural photography.
REFERENCES
1. Edward Jay Friedlander and John Lee, ‘Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines’, 7th Edition, Pearson, 2010.
2. David Fuller and 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’, Routledge 2011
4. M. Harris, ‘Professional Interior Photography’, Focal Press, 2003.
5. 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.
6. S. J. A.Ward, ‘Philosophical Foundations of Global Journalism Ethics’, Journal of Mass Media Ethics, Vol. 20, No. 1, 3-21, 2005.
7. M. Heinrich, ‘Basics Architectural Photography’, Bikhauser Verlag AG, 2008.
8. Gerry Kopelow, ‘Architectural Photography: The Digital Way’, Princeton Architectural Press, 2007.