Learn how to use smartphones for immediate, high-quality journalism that the media and the public demand and consume today"

Prejudice against mobile photography stems from the misuse of this device in the period when it was incorporated into society, as the responsibility was delegated to editors who had no knowledge of taking photos. In addition, the camera features had many shortcomings compared to SLRs. Nowadays, thanks to the evolution of the devices, they have achieved photographs with a quality worthy of being published in the media. 

In this postgraduate certificate we will examine the tools and advances that have been incorporated into mobile cameras, as well as which accessories are the best to complement the work of the photojournalist when using a cell phone. 

Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of working with a smartphone or with a camera is one of the notions that must be very clear in order to be efficient in this professional field. Knowing how to weigh up which situations require the use of the cell phone and when it is more valuable than a snapshot taken by the camera. Portability and instantaneity play a crucial role in certain circumstances. 

The incorporation of mobile photography in the multimedia era is a topic that will be explored in depth. Discover which applications are the most useful for editing and designing images destined for networks or media websites. 

Finally, we will take a look at the references of this specialization, investigating the pioneers of mobile photojournalism and studying the award-winning projects. 

A complete review of the new tools and applications that can become the best allies of the photojournalist and the media" 

This postgraduate certificate in Specialization in Mobile Photojournalism contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

Gain a complete understanding of the characteristics that determine the suitability of images taken with a cell phone and how to take them to achieve the intended objectives" 

The team of this postgraduate certificate has extensive experience in teaching at university level, both in undergraduate and graduate programs, and extensive experience as working professionals, which allows them to know, first hand, the profound transformation undergone by this sector, with the incorporation of new models of viewer or receiver of messages, control of networks, etc. Their direct experience, their knowledge, as well as the analytical capacity of the faculty are the best source to grasp the keys to the present and the future of a vocational and exciting profession for those who love sports and communication. 

The Postgraduate Certificate’s own methodology, in online format, allows breaking the barriers imposed by work obligations and the difficult reconciliation with personal life. 

All this makes this postgraduate certificate a specialization that compiles all the aspects that are relevant and essential to turn the professional into a true expert in this profession. 

Meet the best in this field and learn the essential tips to turn your smartphone into the best professional tool"

Complete, efficient and flexible, this program will allow you to learn everything you need in a methodical way, combining it perfectly with your professional life"

Acquire in just a few weeks, the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to use smartphones to get journalistic images of informative quality and visual impact. A challenge that you will meet thanks to the highest level of demand that we invest in all phases of the program.  

You will learn how to produce complete reports with a smartphone, bringing to the project the maximum quality and impact that journalistic work needs" 

General Objectives

• Examine the features of the mobile camera 
• Compose a framework of references to inspire and learn from 
• Generate notions of editing and design 
• Identify the main differences with the SLR camera 

Specific Objectives

• Generate specialized knowledge on the use of mobile editing applications 
• Construct a report using only a cell phone 
• Determine which accessories help in the image acquisition 
• Establish the most relevant indications to improve photography 
• Examine the use of the dual camera 
• Use innovating image presentation with design applications 
• Inspire the final work in other projects 
• Recognize situations in which it is more effective to use the mobile camera  

An intensive study that will give you a complete contextualization in this field, with the analysis of successful cases in mobile photojournalism that will give you the practical insight you need"