Bacj 384:Advanced Photojournalism Question Paper
Bacj 384:Advanced Photojournalism
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 384
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED PHOTOJOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two
Question One
Explain clearly how photography composition is enhanced by using the following elements and principles of art;
Lines
Shape/form
Space
Balance
Movement/Rhythm
(Clear illustrations will earn you credit) (15 marks
Explain briefly how the following affect your photography
Lighting directionality
Working with angels
Framing
(15 marks)
Question Two
How in your view has photojournalism contributed to the communication of the human story? (20 marks)
Question three
The endless potential of digital photography to manipulate one’s self image seems to make it the ultimate tool for identify formation. Discuss. (20 marks)
Question Four
What is white balancing and why do photographers need to adjust it before taking pictures? (20 Marks)
Question Five
Sports photography poses different challenges from normal photography. How does it differ from portrait for landscape photography and what must a sports photojournalists do to ensure quality pictures? (20 marks
Question Six
"Photography has always been awarded a special status for truthfully recording the world. But that doesn’t mean all the pictures all the time." Why is this not the case?
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