Visual journalism a guide for new media professionals

• Main Author: Harris, Christopher R
• Other Authors: Lester, Paul Martin
• Format: Book
• Published: Boston Allyn and Bacon 2002
• Subjects: Photojournalism; Newspaper layout and typography; Reporters and reporting; Journalism > Data processing
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 342 p. ill. 24 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 020532259X

Discusses important topics in the growing visual communication field. It is the first book to combine all of the information necessary to start anyone on a successful visual communication career. This book examines the historical context of visual journalism while providing insights into modern-day applications of media processes critical to the new media professional. It consolidates information from various sectors of graphics arts, and provides practical insight into the changing world of visual communications. Coverage of visual literacy, ethical considerations, reporting, writing, typography and graphic design is provided. The reader also receives important information on internet research, and is of value to anyone asked to create and use visual messages - including graphics, photography, Web design, typography, audio, and video. Anyone currently working in, or interested in building a career Visual Journalism, Visual Reporting, Photojournalism, Web Design, Multimedia, and Graphics & Design.