Exam:
1. One, two-hour on line examination, to be taken in semester 1. The examination will involve all the learning outcomes [1-4]. Examination questions will be based on recent NCTJ examination papers and answers will comprise short, essay-style responses. 30%

Coursework comprising of a Portfolio and reflective evaluation:
2. A portfolio of images that clearly show a number of situations where you have used legal relevancy to produce images that are publishable under current legal and ethical regulations. To accompany your images you will produce a document detailing which laws and regulations you have considered as well as publishable criteria such as captions and copyright. Alongside the portfolio, you will produce a report detailing your understanding and engagement with Photographic agencies and research on your findings around the sector as a whole. (Learning Outcomes 1-6 ) 70%

The core aim of the module is to ensure that photojournalism students have knowledge and understanding of the professional Photojournalistic environment in relation to law and ethical requirements. The module will include: The business of working for a Photographic agency; publishing words and images; developing a professional on line presence and legal and ethical issues. You will be introduced to key legal issues most relevant to publishing work within a journalistic context, including; defamation, contempt of court and privacy. You will also examine ethical aspects of journalistic writing embodied in the Editor’s Code of Practice and Ofcom regulations. Other topics such as copyright and confidentiality, use of images, and reporting of children will be discussed. Topical cases in the news will also be included where appropriate to underpin teaching and learning.

Scheduled Learning Activities
Lectures
Seminars (Feedback)
Group Tutorials (Feedback)
Group Discussion (Feedback)
Oral Presentation (Feedback)
Technical Skills Modulettes (as appropriate)

Guided Independent Study
Work based learning - Professional Practice
Independent Reading and Research

Press Gazette - www.pressgazette.co.uk
The association of Photographers - https://www.the-aop.org
National Union of Journalists - https://www.nuj.org.uk/home/
Specialist photographic equipment
Specialist studio, digital and darkroom facilities
Lecture theatre and tutorial rooms
Lynda.com
Thompson Library
Word-processing facilities
Internet access
Course handbook
Module notes (Blackboard)
Extra reading (Blackboard)
Specimen examination papers and revision tips (Blackboard)

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module.

AOP (2003). Beyond the Lens: Rights, Ethics and Business Practice in Professional Photography. Association of Photographers.
Benz J. & Mago E. & Timmerman J. [2014]: Legal Guide to Broadcast Law and Regulation. London: National Association of Broadcasters, 6th edition.
Dodd M. & Hanna M. [2016]: McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists. Oxford University Press, 23rd edition. Note: do not use an earlier edition.
McBride K. & Rosenstiel T eds. [2014]: The New Ethics of Journalism. Sage.
Quinn F. [2015]: Law for Journalists (Pearson Longman)
Smartt U. [2014]: Media and Entertainment Law. Second Edition. Routledge.
Thom C. [2016]: Online Law for Journalists. First Edition. Clean Copy Publishing.

1. SHOW KNOWLEDGE OF THE BROAD CONCEPTS OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND THEIR IMPACT ON MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. PRODUCE ARTIFACTS ACROSS THE RANGE OF JOURNALISTIC MEDIA (PRINT, BROADCAST, ON-LINE) THAT ARE LEGALLY SAFE AND ETHICALLY SOUND
[Learning]

3. USE APPROPRIATE SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO SEEK SOLUTIONS TO LEGAL PROBLEMS ARISING IN PHOTOGRAPHY, NEWS AND FEATURE WRITING
[Enquiry]

4. DEMONSTRATE YOUR AWARENESS OF ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN YOUR USE OF JOURNALISTIC ARTIFACTS AND REFLECT ON THEIR IMPACT
[Reflection]

5. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF UK LAW AND ETHICAL ISSUES, WHICH RELATE TO PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOJOURNALISM.
[Learning; Enquiry]

6. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CONDUCT SELF-DIRECTED RESEARCH IN CARRYING OUT PRIMARY RESEARCH BY CONTACTING RELEVANT PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANISATIONS WITHIN A PHOTOJOURNALISTIC ENVIRONMENT.
[Knowledge and Understanding]