Photography for the Mass Media

Students who wish to make a career as a newspaper or magazine photographer, or as a photography editor should follow this course of study.

Edward J. Trayes, Ph.D.
Director, Photography for the Mass Media
Mailing address: JPRA Department, Room 203 Annenberg Hall 011-00, Phila., PA 19122
Office phone: 215-204-8344
E-mail: trayes@temple.edu

1) Department requirements (12 credits)

2) Sequence requirements (at least 20-21 credits)
JPRA 0060 Visual Communication (3)
JPRA 0356 Publication Design (3)
JPRA 0362 Photography (4)
JPRA 0363 Photojournalism (2)
JPRA 0364 Photographic Portfolio (2)
JPRA 0365 Photo Special Projects (1-4)
JPRA 0366 Photosensitive Materials (2)
OR
JPRA 0367 Photographic Lighting (2)
JPRA 0368 Photo Seminar I (2)
JPRA 0369 Photo Seminar II (2)

Students should also consider for-credit internships, independent study in photography and electives within the department.

Total JPRA minimum credit hours: 36
Total JPRA/FMA/BTMM maximum credit hours: 46