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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.

Photojournalism · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
ethical standardslegal standardsphotojournalismcopyright lawfair use exemptionownership of intellectual property
Skills
  • recognize (ethical standards in photojournalism) #dok1
  • recognize (legal standards in photojournalism) #dok1
  • apply (ethical standards to aspects of photojournalism) #dok2
  • apply (legal standards to aspects of photojournalism) #dok2
  • analyze (copyright law and fair use exemption) #dok3
  • evaluate (ownership of intellectual property in photojournalism) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize ethical and legal standards in photojournalism. #dok1
  • I can identify copyright law and the fair use exemption as related to photojournalism. #dok1
  • I can identify the concept of intellectual property ownership. #dok1
  • I can apply ethical and legal standards to situations in photojournalism. #dok2
  • I can apply fair use principles when using others’ photos. #dok2
  • I can analyze how copyright law affects my work as a photojournalist. #dok3
  • I can evaluate whether the use of an image meets ethical and legal standards. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Ethical and legal standards are essential for responsible photojournalism.
  • Understanding copyright, fair use, and intellectual property is necessary to protect creators and maintain integrity in visual storytelling.
Essential Questions
  • What ethical responsibilities do photojournalists have when using or creating images?
  • How do copyright law and fair use exemption apply in photojournalism?
  • Why is it important to respect the ownership of intellectual property in photography?
  • In what ways can ignoring ethical or legal standards harm a photojournalist or their subject?
  • How can a photojournalist determine whether their use of an image is ethical and legal?