The Language of PhotoJournalism
Overview
The semester in Denmark offers you a chance to combine photo journalistic training with intensive study. The programme focuses on the language of photojournalism combined with the journalistic disciplines like writing and adding sound to pictures.
Course aims
As a result of this semester you can achieve the following goals:
- Learn to use the visual language of photojournalism to tell stories which have an impact on the readers
- Be able to combine sound and pictures in a way where the two media support eachother
- Edit and layout your picture stories in a professional way
- Ability to make advanced portraits showing more than the face of a person
- Increase your understanding of the problems and possibilities the Scandinavian wellfare state model is facing in modern Europe by living and working in Denmark
- Grow as a prospective photojournalist by working and studying in an atmosphere that combines practical teaching with academic study
- Create life long professional and personal bonds by being part of an international group of students from all over the world
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academic requirements
Students must have a minimum of two years training and/or experience in journalism/photojournalism. It is an advanced undergraduate program.
Language requirements
All courses are taught in English. Participants must have a good command of the English language, both written and oral.
Non-native English speakers should include a copy of their TOEFL test results (minimum score 550 or computer based 80)/ IELTS test of 6.5 or have the test results sent to our address).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
If you are a citizen in an EU country, you need to be enrolled at a home institution/university in order to apply for the course.
TUITION FEE
You do not have to pay tuition fee if one of the following conditions applies:
- You are a citizen from an EU country
- You are studying at one of our partner institutions
You have to pay a tuition fee of Euro 4000 per semester if one of the following conditions applies:
- You are a citizen from a non-EU country
- You are not studying at one of our partner institutions
APPLICATION
Fill out and send the application form to:
Danish School of Media- and Journalism
Olof Palmes Allé 11
DK-8200 Aarhus N.
Deadlines:
- April1 for fall semesters
- October 1 for spring semesters
Application process:
- Right after the application deadline we confirm reception of your application by email.
- About 2 weeks after the application deadline, you will receive either a rejection or a confirmation of participation by email.
If you need a more formal letter of admission besides the conformation email, please inform us.
- Shortly afterwards all students who need a residence permit will receive a visa application package . Remember to apply for your Danish residence permit when you receive the visa application package – it might take up to 2 months to get a Danish residence permit.
- 1 –2 months before semester start, you will receive an email with course relevant information/course programs and practical arrival information from our international department.
ADMISSION
We offer 8-10 places for international students, mainly from our partner institutions.
Updated 24-01-2012
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