Course outline:
What you will learn:
• Visual narrative: Go beyond the single frame and learn how to sequence images to build a compelling editorial story.
• Technical precision: Overcome lighting challenges and get tips on composition in unpredictable environments, as well as ensure your gear – from mirrorless to DSLR to phone cameras – is always ready for the shot.
• The ethical eye: Navigate the complexities of photojournalism ethics and consent, as well as understand the responsibility of the lens.
• Field strategy: Delve into the nuts and bolts of positioning and plan your next move in the field.
Why join us?
This is not just a lecture, but also an immersive experience. You will participate in a live shooting assignment and receive personalised portfolio reviews to help you find your visual voice.

Since joining The Straits Times in 2009, chief photojournalist Kevin Lim has been documenting important and historic events in Singapore and the region with his photos. Named the newspaper's Journalist of the Year 2018, his photos of the Singapore summit between former United States president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were used by major publications around the world.
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