Essay on Photoshop or Truth
Assignment:
1. Read the following online article: Ethics in Photo Editing. (This is a long article so be sure and scroll down and include all the examples.)
2. In a separate word processing program, write an essay summarizing the article and answering the following questions: What is the difference between "Art" and Photojournalism"? When is it ok to manipulate a photo and when is it not ok?
3. Your written response should be approximately one type-written page at 10 or 12 pt. font. Add header. Double-space. Support your opinion with details from this article or from other legitimate sources. If you use another source to support your opinion, site that source in your writing. For example: According to the article, "Photojournalism--True Colors" on the website, Articlesbase, .....
4. Your essay will be evaluated on content and mechanics. Be sure and support your opinion.
Please bring your cameras to class on Friday, Sept. 12. If you all have your cameras, Dr. Jackson may take you for a little photography "field trip" to the St. Paul's garden for the opportunity to take some up-close macro pictures.
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