English Language Arts and Reading

Photojournalism

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

20 standards
  • The student interprets/critiques visual representations (1)
    • P.ELAR.1.A

      Recognize the major events in the development of modern-day photography.

    • P.ELAR.1.B

      Recognize composition principles and their impact on photography.

    • P.ELAR.1.C

      Recognize and apply ethical and legal standards to all aspects of photojournalism, including copyright law, the fair use exemption, and the ownership of intellectual property.

    • P.ELAR.1.D

      Recognize the impact of electronic technology and future trends in digital imaging on the traditional field of photojournalism.

    • P.ELAR.1.E

      Understand the consequences of plagiarism.

  • The student produces visual representations that communicate with others (2)
    • P.ELAR.2.A

      Identify the basic parts of a camera and their functions.

    • P.ELAR.2.B

      Manipulate shutter speed, ISO, and aperture/F-stop to produce different effects in photos.

    • P.ELAR.2.C

      Produce a properly exposed photo where the subject is sharply focused.

    • P.ELAR.2.D

      Produce photos that apply the composition principles.

    • P.ELAR.2.E

      Use lighting and be aware of its qualities such as direction, intensity, color, and the use of artificial light.

    • P.ELAR.2.F

      Stop action by determining appropriate shutter speed or use panning or hand holding with slower shutter speeds.

    • P.ELAR.2.G

      Evaluate technical qualities of photos.

    • P.ELAR.2.H

      Use appropriate equipment to download images and make prints or upload images.

    • P.ELAR.2.I

      Improve photo quality by using appropriate technology.

  • The student incorporates photographs into journalistic publications (3)
    • P.ELAR.3.A

      Plan photo layouts.

    • P.ELAR.3.B

      Illustrate events with appropriate photos and captions.

    • P.ELAR.3.C

      Plan photographs in relation to assignments from an editor.

    • P.ELAR.3.D

      Create a system for organizing deadlines and camera equipment and for filing photos for publication.

    • P.ELAR.3.E

      Create and publish slideshow packages using available technology.

    • P.ELAR.3.F

      Publish photos in both print and online formats. August 2020 Update Page 47 §110.C. High School.