My Career and Research for Photojournalism

CAREER AND RESEARCH

Photojournalism

 

1.      Why did this career field appeal to you?

This career field appealed to me because it’s usually shot in black and white and I like how that looks. I also really think it’s a good thing to use photography to show what’s happening around the world because photography speaks to some people stronger than just reading an article. A photo can show so much emotion and make the viewer understand and see what you’re trying to convey.

 

2.      What are the pros of going into this college program and/or career?

Pros of going to Savannah College of Art and Design would be that it provides courses for photojournalism, black and white technique which would be good since photojournalism is taken in B&W a lot of the time. In the course we get to make a portfolio that could be newsworthy that we present to the community about a current issue. I like that because it’s kind of helping you get your career started, you’re not just learning about taking pictures in that field.

 

3.      What scholarships or grants does the college offer to financially assist students?

Horatio Alger Scholar Award: is an award you can get if you remain enrolled and maintain a 3.0 grade.

SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition: high school juniors/seniors compete for scholarships and funding to attend SCAD’s pre-college program.

Athletics Award: granted to undergraduates who demonstrate outstanding athletic ability. Need your school academic record, standardized test scores, recommendations, ect…

 

4.      How long is the college program? Associates or Bachelors?

I couldn’t find exactly how long the program was but I think it’s for an Associates.

 

5.      What is one interesting fact that you learned from the college website?

They have a ton of clubs that students can do at the college. Another interesting thing that they have is a leadership training workshop that focuses on issues to help students develop as individuals and as active members of student organizations. I really like that they have that workshop because I think it’s really good for young adults to gain that knowledge of how to be independent.