Practical: Photography and Digital Techniques

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

This course will enable the students to –

 

  • Explain the basics and techniques of digital photography.
  • Capture various types of photographs by understanding lighting techniques and rules of composition. 
  • Discuss the basics of photo editing software.

 

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 Discussion Tool 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

 

12.00
  • Basics of Photography
  • Understanding the mechanisms of Camera
  • Types of still cameras and their structure (Pin-hole, SLR, TLR, D-SLR); Types of Lenses. Camera Accessories
15.00
  • Photo Compositions and shots: Rule of Thirds composition. 
  • Aperture
  • Shutter Speed and ISO
  • Depth of Field
13.00
  • Understanding Light: Natural light and Artificial Light;
  • The Nature of Light- Direct Light, Soft light, Hard light;
  • Three Point Lighting; Lighting equipment (Soft boxes, umbrellas, Fresnel’s, Skimmers, reflectors etc)
10.00
  • Photo Editing
  • Digital Dark Room
  • Correcting imperfect images: Picture orientation
  • Cropping
  • Levels
  • Altering brightness and contrast
  • Red eye
10.00
  • Concept of Photojournalism
  • Picture Story
  • Photo Captioning
  • Photo Features
  • Shoot for Still life
  • Portrait
  • Macro and Speed Photography
  • Outdoor field visits: Monuments/Festivals/ Biodiversity/Wildlife Parks/ Sanctuaries
Essential Readings: 
  • Gatcum, Chris. (2016). The Beginner’s Photography Guide. London. DK Publishing.
  • Singh,BhanuPratap (2011).Photo Journalism. New Delhi.Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Luck, Steve & Freeman, John. (2009). Digital and Classic Photography Leicestershire.Lorenz Books
  • Dorling,Tomany. (2012). Digital Photography – An Introduction London.Kindersley Limited. 
References: 
  • Beazley, Mitchell. (2004). New Introductory Photography Course London. Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.
  • Long, Ben. (2018). Complete Digital Photography. Oregon. CDP Press.
  • Miotke, Jim. (2010). Better Photo Basics: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Taking Photos. MA. Amphoto Books
  • Kelby, Scott. (2014). The Digital Photography Book: Part I. California. Peachpit Press.

E-Resources:

 

Reference Journal

  • Media Watch
  • The Indian Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Journal of Media and Communication
  • Amity Journal of Media and Communication Studies
  • International Journal of Communication
  • Critical Studies in Media Communication

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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