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International and Mountain Photojournalism Seminar

Presented by Westminster College at Dolores Dore Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center

June 4-June 25, 2009

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Westminster’s Division of New Learning is pleased to host a four-day seminar on “International and Mountain Photojournalism” by nationally acclaimed photojournalist Jonathan Duncan.

In this four-day seminar, Duncan will draw on his experience to help participants explore photographic techniques, composition and lighting to develop their own personal vision. For more information or to register, visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu/newlearning/ or call (801) 832-3415.

The schedule includes:
Thursday, June 4, 6 – 8:45 p.m.
Workshop objectives and structure—an introduction to the art and science of photography
The History of Photography—an overview of the technical and cultural evolution of the art form and the role of photojournalism in mass media today
Photographic Technique—uses of depth of field, shutter speed, manual exposure, light metering, lens selection, digital settings, camera care and maintenance

Thursday, June 11, 6-8:45 p.m.
Photographic Composition—visual rules and when to break them, symmetry vs. asymmetry, the golden mean, the rule of thirds, the principle of visual harmonics
Lighting—the effective uses of natural light, the nature of color, contrast, the magic hour, identifying good photographic lighting
Vision—the creative potential of communicating with photographs, photography as a tool of self expression, the window on the world
Telling Stories—an exploration of how professional photojournalists use images to convey complex subjects

Thursday, June 18, 6-8:45 p.m.
Field Workshop—destination TBA

Thursday, June 25, 6-8:45 p.m.: Workshop review and critique
The Business of Photojournalism—editorial contacts, portfolio development, stock agencies, magazine assignments, collateral materials, equipment