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D. Michael Cheers Assistant Professor, Photojournalism Office: DBH 207 |
- Courses:
- D. Michael Cheers teaches photojournalism and visual journalism. His classes include:
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JOUR
142 - Beginning Visual Journalism For Print/Electronic Media: Introduction
to basic principles and practices of photojournalism for online
media, newspapers, magazines and corporate publications, using
still photographs to tell the story. -
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144 - Picture Editing For Print/Electronic Media: Presentation
and picture editing for online media, newspapers, magazines and
other publications; visual tactics to bring readers to a page,
picture selection, graphics, layout, design and ethical considerations
using illustrative art and photography.
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JOUR
145 - Advanced Visual Journalism For Print/Electronic Media: Advanced
practices in photojournalistic storytelling with single and multiple
picture color assignments. Technical emphasis on achieving proper
color balance via lighting techniques. Aesthetic emphasis on
pictures elevating a student's portfolio to professional level.
MCOM
070 - Visual Communication for Modern Media: Introduction
to design for television, newspapers, advertising, public
relations, magazines, film and video. Modules include design
and impact of visual imagery and how to apply sound ethical
principles.
- Education:
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Ph.D.
in African Studies and Research, Howard University, Washington,
D.C.
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M.S.
in Journalism and M.A. in African American History,
Boston University
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B.S.
in Journalism,
Boston University
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Professional Experience:
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Professor
of photojournalism and magazine journalism at the University
of Mississippi and Auburn University
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Worked
for Ebony
magazine for parts of three decades, covering
assignments throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean
and Africa
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Co-author
of Still Grazing: The Musical Journey of Hugh Masekela
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Co-editor
of Songs of My People: African Americans, A Self-Portrait
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