Bacj 121:Photojournalism Question Paper
Bacj 121:Photojournalism
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 121
UNIT TITLE : PHOTOJOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions
Answer question one and two others
Question One
What is a DSLR camera and why is it the preferred camera by professional photographers?
(15 marks)
A good photograph can be judged differently between a photographer, a picture editor and an artist. Identify and briefly discuss three qualities of a good picture from these three professionals.
(15 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of DSLR and cameras over other cameras. (20 marks)
Question Three
A photo caption in photojournalism should provide six winds of information. Identify five of these as you briefly explain their role in communicating the message. (20 marks)
Question Four
Define and briefly explain the following elements as you highlight their role in photography.
Frame
ISO/ASA/DIN
Aperture – f stop
Shutter speed.
(20 marks)
Question Five
Light is so critical to photography that there won’t be photographs without it. Briefly explain how light is related to the following.
Exposure control
Inverse square law
ISO/ASA/DIN
Contrast.
(20 marks)
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