LESSON 2
PLAN A PICTURE STORY SEQUENCE
TASK
Describe the steps necessary to plan a picture story sequence.
CONDITIONS
Given information
and
diagrams
explaining
planning
techniques
and
picture
stories.
STANDARDS
Demonstrate competency of the task skills and knowledge by correctly responding
to 80 percent of the multiple-choice test covering planning a picture story
sequence.
REFERENCES
None
Learning Event 1:
DESCRIBE PHOTOJOURNALISTIC TECHNIQUES
1.
Introduction.
Photojournalism is, in short, a procedure for telling a
story with pictures.
As a profession, it has survived the sensationalism
common in earlier days. Today, photojournalism enjoys a top spot as a means of
pictorial communication.
The circulation-building possibilities of pictorial
material are recognized and respected by both newspapers and magazines. Of the
two, only magazines have fully exploited the appeal of this product.
The
magazine was the medium that elevated photojournalism to the status of a
professional skill. It provided the reproduction and the publication needed to
bring the photojournalist's product before the public.
2.
Growth of photojournalism.
Initially, certain types of news media used
photography in lavish quantities to boost circulation.
Some resorted to
photographic sensationalism to shock and startle the reader, often distorting
the truth.
It was found, however, that photojournalism's longevity depended
upon reporting with sincerity.
The more aggressive publishers began using
pictorial documentaries, picture stories, and picture essays.
Syndicated
picture services and wirephoto networks were established to meet the demands
for timely picture reporting.
Professional integrity was emphasized by the
respected newspapers and prominent magazines. Today, they rely largely on the
wire services to supply their picture and feature requirements.
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