Practical: Photography and Digital Techniques

Paper Code: 
JMC 226
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Understand the basics and techniques of digital photography.
  • Capture various types of photographs by understanding lighting techniques and rules of composition.
  • Understand the basics of photo editing software; Adobe Photoshop.

Course Outcome (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper   Code

Paper Title

JMC

226

Practical: Photography and Digital Techniques

CO53:Students would learn the concepts and importance of photography in news space.

CO54:Students would be able to understand basic principles and application of photography in news space photo coverage and photo Journalism.

CO55:Students would be to ready to operate in any media organization as photo Journalist.

CO56:Students would know the importance of photo features, captioning and photos with news.

CO57:Students would know scope of photography and may be self-employed.

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion Tool (Power Point Presentation)

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and photography practice.

Lecture cum DiscussionTool, Photo feature exercise and caption writing practice.

Lecture cum DiscussionTool and photography practice.

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

 

 

15.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Basics of Photography; Techniques and Contemporary trends; Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO; Camera Accessories.

 

 

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Photo Compositions and shots: Rule of Thirds composition. Shoot for Still life, Portrait, Macro and Speed Photography. Outdoor field visits: Monuments/Festivals/ Biodiversity/Wildlife Parks/ Sanctuaries.

10.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Photo Editing:Digital Dark Room;Super Imposition, Color Correction, Cropping Frame, Retouching and Restoration of an Image.

 

13.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Concept of Photojournalism, understanding the technique of field Photography, Live Photography, Documentary, Social, Street and Celebrity Photography, Photo Captioning, Photo Features

 

15.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Portfolio Presentation: News, Still Life, Macro, Group, Landscape, Wild life and Exploration etc.

References: 
  1. Gatcum, Chris. (2016). The Beginner’s Photography Guide. London. DK Publishing.
  2. Singh,BhanuPratap (2011).Photojournalism. New Delhi.Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Luck, Steve & Freeman, John. (2009). Digital and Classic Photography Leicestershire.Lorenz Books
  4. Dorling,Tomany. (2012). Digital Photography – An Introduction London.Kindersley Limited.
  5. Singh, Monika. (2010). Print Media and Photo Journalism. New Delhi. Centrum Press.
  6. Beazley, Mitchell. (2004). New Introductory Photography Course London. Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.
  7. Long, Ben. (2018). Complete Digital Photography. Oregon. CDP Press.
  8. Miotke, Jim. (2010). Better Photo Basics: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Taking Photos. MA. Amphoto Books
  9. Kelby, Scott. (2014). The Digital Photography Book: Part I. California. Peachpit Press.
  10. Barnbaum, Bruce. (2010). The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression. California. Rocky Nook

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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