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The NCTJ is planning to revise its press photography and photojournalism courses - and has launched a blog to kick-start the consultation process.

Following the consultation period, alterations will be made to the courses' syllabuses and examinations at both preliminary and NCE level.

On the blog , Andy Bull, a consultant for the NCTJ and author of its online journalism syllabus, said the changes would reflect the changing role of the professional press photographer in an age of citizen snappers and video journalists.

Bull has invited industry members, educators and trainers to contribute their thoughts on a series of issues including whether, and to what degree, press photographers should be trained in video.

The site contains new draft versions of the NCTJ's preliminary and NCE photography qualifications, including details of the proposed syllabus and exam format.

Suggested additions include a teaching unit on running an electronic picture desk and lessons on how to survive as a freelancer.

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Laura Oliver
Laura Oliver
Laura Oliver is a freelance journalist, a contributor to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, co-founder of The Society of Freelance Journalists and the former editor of Journalism.co.uk (prior to it becoming JournalismUK)

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