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Jmc 416: Photojournalism Question Paper

Jmc 416: Photojournalism

Course:Bachelor Of Journalism And Mass Communication

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2009

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
COURSE CODE: JMC 416
COURSE TITLE: PHOTOJOURNALISM

DATE: 21st April 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE and any other THREE (3) questions.

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1. a) What is photojournalism? (5 marks)

b) What distinguishes photojournalism from other branches of
photography? (5 marks)

c) What is the potential market for the photojournalists? (5 marks)

d) Discuss the measures that should be taken to enable a
photojournalist take pictures rapidly and process them quickly. (7 marks)

2. Explain the impact of digital camera in modern photojournalism. (15 marks)

3. Discuss the major ethical concerns in photojournalism. (15 marks)

4. a) Name the four different light used in photography. (4 marks)

b) Explain how the lights in question 4 (a) above affect photography. (11 marks)

5. a) What is the depth of field? (5 marks)

b) Discuss the different ways of controlling the depth of field. (10 marks)

6. Name and explain the three types of specialized lenses. (15 marks)

7. a) What is 35mm SLR camera? (5 marks)

b) Why is 35mm DSLR/SLR camera the preferred choice of
photojournalists over the years? (10 marks)

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