Students begin their first year with four foundation courses: Drawing and Surface, Form and Materials, Time and Light, and Interaction. In subsequent years, photojournalism majors learn the traditions of visual reportage and are introduced to the new media skill sets required in this rapidly changing field. Faculty include working photographers from nationally recognized news outlets. The curriculum offers a fine art component that stresses individual creativity with classes emphasizing the legal, ethical and economic challenges of photojournalism. Students take some courses through the GW School of Media and Public Affairs.

The?Photojournalism?program is offered at George Washington University.