Learn how to quickly and easily convert the photos taken with your cell phone into professional images of quality. Learn how to take advantage of the social networks and the ethical guidelines that must be followed by professionals in photojournalism"

Learn how to make use of the different options that today's cell phones offer the professional photographer, incorporating the most interesting innovations in this field"  

Mobile photojournalism has been slowly making its way into the media. Due to the advances in technology and the explosion of the Internet, and our consequent need for instant gratification, smartphones have become a key tool in the day-to-day work of the photojournalist. 

Any prejudices against mobile phone photography stem from the fact that the device was grossly misused by newspapers and the like when it was first incorporated into society, mainly because the final decision was always given to the editors who had had no previous training in photography. In addition, the camera's phones features had many shortcomings when compared to SLR cameras. Nowadays, thanks to their technological evolution, they are capable of producing images of a quality worthy of being published in the national and international media. 

The advantages and disadvantages of working with a smartphone or with a camera is a factor about which you need to be very clear in order to be efficient in this profession. Knowing in which situations it´s best to use a cell phone, when it is more advantageous than a shot taken with a camera, a mobile phone´s portability and immediacy play a crucial role when weighing up the pros and cons in certain circumstances. 

The incorporation of mobile photography into the multimedia era will be explored in depth whilst students will also discover which applications are the most useful for editing and designing images intended for networks or media-based websites. 

We also take a look at the well-respected figures of importance in this field, investigating the pioneers of mobile photojournalism and studying the award-winning projects. 

In another section we will take a look at mobile phones in photojournalism, from the appearance of the first images on the web right up to the present. To this end, we will study the different informative images that have appeared on the internet, including citizen journalism, a new genre which has important implications in terms of affecting an audience's perception, the way that some media use photojournalism on the social networks and also how prominent photojournalists use their social networking accounts. 

In addition, TECH will give an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the main platforms which are available to professionals and the public for publishing photos. Not only will we analyze the most well-known social networks but also those which deal specifically with photography and in order to complete the overview of networks and applications, some auxiliary tools which can optimize photographer's work will be presented. 

Furthermore, we will see the possibilities of marketing our photographs through the through different platforms, which are many and varied, although there is always the option of marketing them ourselves, and we will also see some examples of this. We will take what promises to be a fascinating deep dive into the different ways of presenting your work using image galleries, encompassing the characteristics of the portfolio, the image galleries themselves and photo essays. We will also take a look at the most relevant photographic events in which professionals can participate, including some specialized in smartphone photography. 

Finally, and to conclude the module, we will address the verification of content, taking into account that some images have acquired great prominence on the back of the Fake News phenomenon, not only due to the fact that they were used out of context but also because they were often photoshopped or manipulated to suit a specific agenda.

The topic of ethics in photojournalism constitutes is a complex field which is of great interest to specialists and citizens alike. The ethical guidelines to be followed in the field of photography have not be set out or researched as extensively as the written ones, which is why throughout history there have always been confrontations on this subject. 

Photography in the media must be truthful and respectful. Because of this, any behavior of manipulation or infringement of the individual's image rights is condemned. Similar situations are being discussed more and more since the advent of the Internet, where it is almost impossible to control the flow of photographs being uploading day by day and the so-called "citizen witness" has carte blanche to publish any image they choose to. 

Determining what is and is not acceptable regarding an informative image requires an analysis of the values of the individual and of society as a whole. In this module, photojournalistic ethics are approached from different perspectives using real cases. This will make it possible to differentiate between different debates: the manipulation of the image, the rights of the individual and the viewer's sensibilities. 

Clarifying certain expert's stances on the most controversial subjects helps to build up one's own idea of what is or is not acceptable in photographs of a sensitive nature that deal with for example: children, immigrants or situations of humanitarian crisis or conflict.

In addition, the fat that there are cases that have overcome the limits of the image (in comics) opens a pathway to greater levels of creativity and innovation in photography and ethics. The property rights which concern how to use images legally and attribute the authorship of the projects will also be covered.  

A highly specialized postgraduate diploma that includes the most innovative and efficient technology available for taking photographs from mobile devices and the most widely used apps"    

This postgraduate diploma in Mobile Photojournalism, Social Networking and Photographic Ethics contains the most complete and up-to-date academic course on the university scene. The most important features of the program include:

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand  
• Practical cases presented by practising experts 
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification  
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Banks of complementary documentation permanently available, even after the course

Gain a deeper understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones to take pictures and add an extra layer of quality to your skill set"

The team of teachers on the postgraduate diploma in Mobile Photojournalism, Social Networking and Photographic Ethics has extensive experience in teaching at university, both at undergraduate and graduate level , alongside their extensive experience as working professionals. The faculty's direct experience, their knowledge, as well as their analytical capacity are the best resources available to you in order to grasp the keys to the present and the future of an exciting profession for those who love sports and communication.
 
The methodology of TECH Technology University's postgraduate diploma, a 100% online format, makes it easy for students to balance their studies along with their work and their personal lives. 

This educational compendium makes this postgraduate diploma a degree of specialization that compiles all the aspects that are relevant and essential to turning the Journalism professional into authentic experts in their profession. 

Essential knowledge for professionals in the fields of journalism and photography, helping them to avoid being left behind by the pack"

You will learn about the work that has become a benchmark in the profession, learning from them through thorough analysis"

The objective of this specialization is to enable students to use cell phones in their professional journalistic photography, learning how to manage the impact that the networks an have in a positive way and respecting the basic ethical code. For this, TECH has established the necessary training material in each and every one of the most important areas in this field, including general and cultural knowledge that will allow you to interpret the professional landscape and adapt to each requirement, creating informative, impactful and interesting images for any form of media. 

Your cell phone will turn into an essential, versatile tool for your photography, with the practical skills you will get on this postgraduate diploma" 

General Objectives

• Examine the features of the mobile phone camera 
• Compose a framework of references to inspire and learn from 
• Generate a deeper understanding of editing and design 
• Identify the main differences from the SLR camera 
• Determine the importance of the impact the Internet has had on photojournalism 
• Analyze the use that the media and professionals make of the internet
• 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 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Mobile Photojournalism

• Generate specialized knowledge on the use of mobile editing applications 
• Construct 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 
• Innovate image presentation with design applications 
• Inspire the final work in other projects 
• Recognize in which situation it is more effective to use the mobile camera 

Module 2. Social Networks and Verification in Photojournalism

• Examine 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 
• Address how to publish, distribute and even market the photographs 
• Understand the use of images in fake news 

Module 3. Image Rights in Photojournalism

• Generate specialized knowledge of photo protection 
• Analyze the treatment of children
• Examine minority representation 
• Differentiate between manipulation and intent and the different types of manipulation 
• Clarify new ways of visual representation 
• Identify what the Constitution says about the right to an image 
• Recognize the difference between public interest and public interest as applied to the image (morbidity) 

A high-quality training course, with the most advanced teaching resources, created to help you achieve the best results, which will optimize your efforts,dedication and learning in a constant progressive way”