Photo 135: Intro to Photojournalism: Reading Assignments

Instructor: Sue Leith: sleith@csus.edu Office Hours Monday 1-2 MRP 2011

Assignment Photography: Chapter 9 Illustrations

1)     What has caused the rise in photo illustrations in magazines and newspapers?

2) List and describe three types of photo illustrations.

A

B

C

3)     Define a docudrama. Explain how do you avoid an illustration that looks like a docudrama?

4)     When you produce a photo illustration should you

a)     Start with the headline and then think of the image?

b)     Start with the image and then think of a headline?

5)     What is a visual metaphor? Give an example.

5)     List and explain 3 ways mentioned in The book of Graphic Problem-Solving to find words to help you come up with a photo illustration title.

a)

b)

c)

6) List and explain two reasons why photo illustrations don't always work.

7) What two things should you keep in mind for the most workable illustration ideas.

8) You’re on a very tight budget, where might you be able to find props for your illustration?

9) According to the author, name 5 practical and ethical guidelines for creating illustrations.