Photojournalism
Overview
Duration: 3 Months
Awarded by: Lakhotia College of Design
Classes: 3 Days/Week, 4 Hours a Day
Batches: January, April, July, September
The Photojournalism Certificate Course at Lakhotia College of Design is designed for passionate storytellers who want to capture truth through the lens. This program blends photography with journalism, empowering students to document real-life events, people, and stories that shape the world.
Through a mix of practical training and guided assignments, students learn to shoot compelling visual narratives across genres such as news, social stories, travel, documentary, and editorial photography. This short-term course helps learners develop the eye of a journalist and the creativity of an artist.
Who Can Join?
This course is perfect for:
- ⇾ Aspiring photographers and visual storytellers
- ⇾ Journalists and media students
- ⇾ Social media documenters and bloggers
- ⇾ Anyone passionate about capturing stories that matter
Module
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Introduction to Photojournalism
- Understanding visual storytelling
- History and ethics of photojournalism
- Role of the photojournalist in media
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Camera Operations & Field Techniques
- DSLR operations and settings for reportage
- On-location shooting and subject approach
- Lighting and composition in dynamic environments
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News & Documentary Photography
- Capturing live events and human interest stories
- Techniques for travel and street photography
- Storyboarding for photo essays
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Editing & Post-Production
- Editing for impact using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Sequencing images for storytelling
- Caption writing and file management
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Publishing & Portfolio Building
- Working with publications and online platforms
- Building a professional portfolio and online presence
- Ethics, copyrights, and storytelling responsibility
Career Path
After completing this course, students can pursue roles as:
- ⇾ Photojournalists
- ⇾ Documentary Photographers
- ⇾ News and Editorial Photographers
- ⇾ Freelance Visual Reporters
- ⇾ Storytellers for Magazines, Media Houses & NGOs




