Photojournalism, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Skills Competency Award Requirements
Complete all department requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| JOUR 123A | The Channels: Photojournalism | 4 |
| JOUR/PHOT 190 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHOT 109 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Non-Linear Editing I | ||
| Television Field Production | ||
| Reporting/Writing I | ||
| Digital Imaging I | ||
| Digital Darkroom | ||
| Total Units | 13.00 | |
- Identify elements of varied photojournalistic genres.
- Produce photographic images and prepare for publication.
- Collect caption or "cutline" information and compile it for publication using Associated Press style.
- Produce photo galleries with and without audio for publication.
- Produce basic video packages, working with a reporter-and-editor team.