Photo Current Event

This is a very serious topic. No "playful" treatment of this issue or photograph is acceptable. You'll see why.

I want you to use this controversy as an opportunity to apply what we have been learning about.

Media Communications students received the NPPA Code of Ethics on a handout. This very current event absolutely calls that document up for review.

1. Re-read the Code of Ethics first.
*** Note: you may read 2 and 3 in which ever order you prefer. It may make a difference!
2. Read the article about the event from the journalist's and photographer's point of view. (Story)
3. Read the criticism about the photograph.

Key Questions for both articles:
1. Who produced the message?

2. What is the purpose of the message (the articles and the photo- even though we will choose not to post of review that photo. You know enough about it)
3. How do both sides add "believablity" or "credibility to their positions?
4. Do you agree or disagree with printing the photo? Was it right or wrong to publish it?

Answer the 4 questions in your next blog post (#4)