Course Title: Photography for Beginners L T P/S TOTAL

Course Code: N.A. CREDIT

Credit Units: 01 UNITS
Course Level: UG
1 0 1
Course Objectives:

In this course students will be introduced to the concepts & practice, of modern photography. Students will do experiments about visual literacy and connectedness to the
medium. Students will create fictional and non- fictional images on self generated concepts. Work outside of class will be required.

Prerequisites:
The student should have an aptitude to learn photography

Student Learning Outcomes:

The following course will help students in the following areas

After successful completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the
Producing of digital images,
Modification of digital images(editing)
Employ & practice concepts of Visual communication and storytelling.
Students will be able to create and design work on projects that address both the art of the medium as well as the commercial application.

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I Approach to Visual Composition
20

Principles Of composition
Basic Component of Composition
Rule of thirds
 Source of light:Natural and Artificial
Direction and angle of light
Lighting contrast and its control
Electronic flash and its synchronisation
Three point light system

Module II Visual Perception

Basics of Camera (aperture, shutter speed, focal length, depth of field etc.,) Camera operations- Types of Camera, 40
Types of Lenses. The art of seeing
Aperture and depth of field
Shutter and motion
Film Speed (ISO) and Noise
Lenses types & uses
Focal length, Focal plane & Focus
Lenses and its relation to subjects
Exposure techniques

Module III Photography Practical 40

Practicing Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Techniques

Photography Assignments and Projects
Developing Personal Digital Portfolio
Digital Image Manipulation using computer software

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The classes will also have a lot of practical exercises to understand the various techniques and practically apply them.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total

100 100
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination

Components (Drop
down)
Assignment Class test Project Attendance

Weightage (%)
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term

Examination
Components (Drop Project 1 Project 2 Viva Attendance
down
Weightage (%) 10 10 5 5 70

Text:

1. Michael, (2003). Basic Photography. Plume

2. Peterson, (2010). Bryan Understanding Exposure, Amphoto Books