Travel Writing and Photojournalism

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Travel Writing and Photojournalismin Sicily is a 3 credit course offered by the University of Massachusetts Journalism Major during the spring semester. Students accepted into the program meet twice weekly to study the fundamentals of travel writing and/or basic photography. They will be preparing for a 10 day travel experience to the Italian island of Sicily. During the week of Spring Break we will travel throughout the island (accompanied by professional guides) photographing and experiencing the people and the landscape. Students will also keep a reporters notebook to record their day to day impressions. Upon return, they will complete either their 10 to 15 page travel articles or, if they are in the photography section, learn to use Adobe Photoshop to produce a portfolio of 20 photographs and their travel writing vignettes created during the trip.

While preference is given to the Journalism major, students from all majors and the 5 colleges are encouraged to apply.
Enrollment is based upon an application essay, seniority, and other factors.
Expenses:
UMass Program fee: $100
Travel Expenses: $1799 + $281.85 tax and fuel charge.
Travel package includes: airfare, all hotels and ground transportation, professional tour guides, breakfast, and dinner each day including 4 gourmet Sicilian cuisine special events.
Not included: tips, film and processing, some lunches, and spending money.
Sponsored by the UMass Journalism Major and the International Programs Office

Travel Arrangements by:
Stoneham, Massachusetts

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