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Photojournalism

Photojournalism. Rachel Whittier. Thank You. A big Thank You to the NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) for the BOP (Best Of Photojournalism) award. This award is given to photojournalists who take outstanding photographs of world events. The Job. People Skills

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Photojournalism

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  1. Photojournalism Rachel Whittier

  2. Thank You • A big Thank You to the NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) for the BOP (Best Of Photojournalism) award. • This award is given to photojournalists who take outstanding photographs of world events.

  3. The Job • People Skills • Eye For Art and Photography • Working Knowledge of Camera Equipment and Computers • Flexible Hours • Write Well, Perform Research • Pressures of a Deadline • Tactful, Polite, and Friendly

  4. Education: High School • Courses: • Photography • Journalism • Art • Creative Writing • GPA and SAT scores: • Most high schools require a GPA of 3.0-3.7 • Others require a freshmen GPA of 3.7-4.0

  5. Education: College • Institutions: • Some of the top colleges that major in photojournalism include Boston University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Corcoran College of Art and Design • Courses: • Photography • Journalism • Art • Creative Writing • Tests or Requirements for Graduate School, License, or Certification • Most colleges require a GPA of 3.4-3.7 • Others require a GPA of 3.7-4.0 • If few or no photo classes are available at your high school, consider signing up for classes at your local community college or art center • A four-year degree is recommended to become a photojournalist, although an associate's degree with the right experience is sometimes sufficient • Although some colleges and universities offer photojournalism majors, many aspiring photojournalists major in either journalism or photography and seek out classes and experience in the other field

  6. Education: Training • Many journalism programs require their students to complete internships with newspapers or other local employers • Many photojournalists are offered their first jobs directly from their internship experience • Apprenticeships are key to getting better jobs in photojournalism

  7. Résumé- Building Experiences and/or Personal Traits • Résumé- Building Experiences: • Internships • Photojournalism-related courses • Newspaper Editor • Personal Traits: • People-Friendly • Fast Learner • Good Traveler • Risk Taker • Artistic

  8. Once again… • A big thank you!

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