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Bacj 121:Photojournalism Question Paper

Bacj 121:Photojournalism 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 121
UNIT TITLE : PHOTOJOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions

Answer question one and two others

Question One

What is a DSLR camera and why is it the preferred camera by professional photographers?

(15 marks)

A good photograph can be judged differently between a photographer, a picture editor and an artist. Identify and briefly discuss three qualities of a good picture from these three professionals.

(15 marks)

Question Two
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of DSLR and cameras over other cameras. (20 marks)

Question Three
A photo caption in photojournalism should provide six winds of information. Identify five of these as you briefly explain their role in communicating the message. (20 marks)

Question Four

Define and briefly explain the following elements as you highlight their role in photography.

Frame
ISO/ASA/DIN
Aperture – f stop

Shutter speed.

(20 marks)

Question Five

Light is so critical to photography that there won’t be photographs without it. Briefly explain how light is related to the following.

Exposure control
Inverse square law
ISO/ASA/DIN

Contrast.

(20 marks)






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