JOURNALISM

Program Description

The Journalism program involves writing, taking, selecting and editing of photos, as well as designing newspaper and magazine pages. While writing is the core subject, you also learn digital photography, advertising, public relations, publication design, printing and publishing techniques.

• After the first year, you choose specialize in either Photojournalism or Print Media Writing:
• Photojournalism - In this program, you will study advanced lighting, feature, sports, advertising, lifestyle, portraiture, studio, location and staff photography techniques, in addition to portfolio strategies as they apply to digital photography systems and applications required by print media publications.
• Print Media Writing - Students study professional techniques of writing, editing, designing and laying out newspapers and magazines using desktop publishing techniques. They also practice special photo techniques.
• This program will also utilize an e-learning (SAIT issued laptop computer) instructional delivery method.

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Your Career

You may find employment with newspapers and magazines, public affairs, advertising agencies, and other information and entertainment media, as a reporter or technical writer.

If you choose the Photojournalism option, you may find employment with newspapers and magazines, wire services agencies, public relations and advertising agencies, and other information and entertainment media, as an independent photojournalist, photographer, photographic editor or page designer.

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