This program will allow you to learn about the latest advances in photographic technique and its application in Photojournalism, delving into issues such as editing with Photoshop or image rights" 

The new avenues opened up by digitalization have brought about a revolution in the world of journalism. However, there are more traditional elements that maintain a great weight in this discipline. Photography has been an essential component of communication for decades, and its importance has continued to grow in contemporary journalism. However, the photographer must aspire to adapt to the current communicative context, which demands professionals with a large number of tools to develop comfortably in the digital environment. 

Thus, this advanced master’s degree in Photojournalism offers the photographer the opportunity to delve into the latest developments in this area, paying attention to photographic technique, editing and post-editing with software such as Photoshop, Bridge or Lightroom image rights or even the use of drones for aerial photography. With all this knowledge, the professional will be ready to face the present and future challenges of this field. 

All this, from a 100% online teaching methodology that will allow you to combine your work with your studies, since it will be completely adapted to your personal circumstances. In addition, you will have at your disposal numerous multimedia resources that can be accessed 24 hours a day from any device with an internet connection, and you will receive the support of the best teaching staff, composed of active specialists in the field of Photojournalism. 

You will be able to catch up on the latest developments in digital photography from a 100% online methodology specially designed to allow students to combine their professional life with their studies" 

This advanced master’s degree in Photojournalism contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by Photojournalism experts
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in photography
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

With this program you will learn the principles of photographic documentation, one of the fastest growing areas of Photojournalism today" 

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of journalism, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

A teaching staff made up of professionals in the fields of photography and journalism will accompany you throughout the educational itinerary"

TECH will give you 24-hour access to all of the program's learning resources"

Este advanced master’s degree en Photojournalism tiene como principal objetivo acercar al profesional los últimos avances en la fotografía aplicada al periodismo. Y, para alcanzar esa meta, ha reunido a un cuadro docente de gran prestigio internacional en estos ámbitos, al tiempo que TECH ha elaborado los contenidos más novedosos de esta área, presentados en formato multimedia y accesibles en todo momento a través de un dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet. 

This advanced master’s degree will allow you to achieve all your professional goals" 

General Objectives

• Examine the different photographic genres related to journalism
• Analyze the importance of photography in journalism
• Develop the evolution of the photographic press since its inception
• Study the most important photographers and works in the history of photojournalism
• Distinguish the genres and specialties of photojournalism
• Apply the techniques and specificities of each of them to praxis
• Discriminate the differences between Photojournalism for informative and opinion purposes
• Analyze the figure and functions of the sports photojournalist
• Establish an appropriate methodology to work in different sporting events
• Identify the value of the work of sports photography in recent history
• Generate specialized knowledge on the importance of photography on the front pages of sports media
• Examine the operation of a camera
• Develop the technical aspects of photography
• Know how to choose the appropriate settings for each photographic situation
• Address the concept of perfect photography
• Analyze how to create the perfect photograph
• Examine real cases and determine their photojournalistic intent
• Set up and dismantle the photo studio
• Perform the process of exposure control and photographic shooting, evaluating the final results
• Examine the fundamentals of illumination, and measurement techniques with continuous and discontinuous light equipment
• Establish a working methodology for the photographer's work in the photographic studio
• Identify all the tools necessary for the creation of a photographic studio
• Examine the features of the mobile camera
• Compose a framework of references to inspire and learn from
• Generate notions of editing and design
• Identify the main differences with the SLR camera
• Know the context and limits of digital development in photojournalism
• Analyze the basics and operation of free and paid image development software
• Learn photo development and retouching for professional application
• Study development techniques of constant use in current photojournalism
• Determine the importance of the impact of the Internet on photojournalism
• Analyze the use that media and professionals make of the network
• Discern the various possibilities that the network offers photojournalists
• Clarify the landscape of the debate
• Analyze the legal limits
• Identify the ethical questions
• Present the main media cases
• Master the photographic technique from basic to advanced level
• Create a concept with an audiovisual narrative structure
• Learn how to use the post-production process to the photographer's advantage
• Build a personal portfolio of quality and high market impact
• Development of creative talent and professional attitude
• Launch of a professional portfolio and individual branding

Specific Objectives

Module 1. History of Photojournalism

• Analyze the needs of the historical background of today's photojournalism
• Present the figure of Francisco de Goya as a precursor of Photojournalism
• Determine the informational applications that photography can offer
• Establish the limitations of veracity presented by the photograph
• Delimit the boundaries between the different photographic and journalistic angles
• Examine the historical context in which photography was born and its relationship with its appearance in the graphic press
• Address the importance of technological development in the history of photography and photojournalism
• Examine the impact of photography as a means of documentation from its emergence until the early  20th Century
• Analyze the historical context at the journalistic level of the interwar period to understand the rise of photojournalism
• Generate specialized knowledge about the work of some of the most important photojournalists of the last stage of the 20th century before the irruption of digital photography
• See what has changed at the press level with the advent of digital development and the Internet
• Highlight the role of important women photographers in history

Module 2. Photojournalistic Genres and Specialization

• Establish the technical parameters that differentiate one genre from another
• Identify, from the image, the variety of photojournalistic genres
• Examine the editing techniques that apply to genres
• Propose a methodology for photo news, photo reportage, photojournalistic portrait and photojournalistic essay
• Identify the criteria for specialization in photojournalism

Module 3. Sports Photojournalism

• Analyze iconic photographs in the world of sports
• Study historical and current references in sports photojournalism
• Recognize the particularities of different sports disciplines
• Explore the language of sports through images
• Reflect on the treatment of diversity in sport through images
• Determine the importance of image in the celebration of the Olympic Games
• Research the role of women in sports

Module 4. Photographic Technique in Photojournalism

• Examining the internal and external parts of a camera
• Make specialized use of the camera buttons and settings
• Determine the relationship between exposure, speed and ISO to achieve technically correct photographs
• Analyze how to read the histogram and how to use it in real situations
• Measuring light in any situation
• Correct use of image extensions depending on what the image is to be used for
• Analyze existing camera accessories and their practical function

Module 5. The Perfect Photo in Photojournalism

• Examine what aspects and what materials are needed to create the perfect picture
• Analyze the concepts of depth of field and focus, the relationship between the two and their use to create the perfect photograph
• Recognize the rules of composition to apply them in real situations
• Using light for the benefit of better photography
• Differentiate between contrast, tension and balance in photography and use these concepts in real situations
• Address image symbology and how to use it in conjunction with perspective to convey ideas

Module 6. Studio Photography in Photojournalism

• Determine the materials necessary for the construction of a photographic studio
• Recognize the lighting techniques required for each photographic project
• Identify the elements involved in the photographic capture process, assessing their suitability for the execution of the project
• Shoot a portrait, a fashion shoot, a still life and an advertising project

Module 7. Mobile Photojournalism

• Generate specialized knowledge on the use of mobile editing applications
• Constructing a report using only a cell phone
• Determine which accessories help in the image acquisition
• Establish the most relevant indications to improve photography
• Examine the use of the dual camera
• Innovating image presentation with design applications
• Inspire the final work in other projects
• Recognizing in which situation it is more effective to use the mobile camera

Module 8. Photo Editing in Photojournalism

• Delve into the knowledge of the limits of retouching and development
• Analyze Adobe Bridge as file organization software
• Introduce main concepts of Adobe Photoshop
• Approach the development and retouching with Adobe Photoshop to make compositions or designs for editorial purposes
• Examine Adobe Lightroom  and how it works
• Professional image development with Adobe Lightroom
• Laying the groundwork for Capture One as a developer software
• Professional image development with Capture One
• Establish the main free resources for photo development

Module 9. Social Networks and Verification in Photojournalism

• Examining how the image has entered the Web
• Determine the importance of citizen photojournalism in today's news landscape
• Analyze the use of images by national and international media in their social media strategies
• Establish the advantages and disadvantages of publishing images on generalist networks
• Develop the advantages and disadvantages of using specific networks for images
• Addressing how to publish, distribute and even market the photographs
• Understand the use of images in  Fake news

Module 10. Image Rights in Photojournalism

• Generate specialized knowledge on photo protection
• Analyze the treatment of the child
• Examining minority representation
• Differentiate between manipulation and intentionality and the different types of manipulation
• Clarify new ways of visual representation
• Recognize the difference between public interest and public interest as applied to the image (morbidity)

Module 11. The Influence of Art on Photography Today

• Explore the evolution of the technique throughout history
• Discover the connections between photography and art
• Integrating new digital skills in photography
• Create valuable and high-impact photographic icons in the sector
• Analyze the historical evolution of the art of photography

Module 12. Creativity Techniques

• Know and know how to apply creativity techniques in the photographic creation process
• Finding sources of inspiration
• Recognize the communicative and artistic value of the photographic document
• Learn how to create characteristic sceneries and environments for our photographic creations
• Identify creative opportunities in different environments

Module 13. Advanced Editing with Photoshop

• Proficiency in digital image editing techniques using this software

Module 14. Audiovisual Communication in the Digital Environment

• Communicating effectively through image
• Identify the main lines of communication of the photographic project
• Discover how messages are interpreted
• Integrating current photography channels
• Assuming the decalogue of the good photographer

Module 15. Photographic Documentation

• Acquire a global vision of photographic documentation
• Know the documentary processes for the preservation of the photo as a document
• Search the main image databases in the digital environment
• Understanding the photo as data: metadata in a smart  context for searching and cataloging
• Knowledge of copyrights in the field of intellectual property
• Use or get to know the image and graphic content galleries related to cultural, journalistic or professional activities

Module 16. Postproduction of Digital Photography

• Discover the photographer's main tool
• Know and use digital technical tools for editing and post-production
• Know and use the different platforms to create a portfolio
• Know the theoretical fundamentals of editing, set up and guidelines for corporate photography
• Know the current digital retouching tools and techniques

Module 17. The Use of Drones for Photography

• Know basic aspects of legality and safety with drones
• Learn how to plan a drone flight
• Learn the differences of traditional vs. Photography with drones
• Introduction to drone video recording
• Learn how to become a professional drone photographer