Practical: Still Photography

Paper Code: 
GJMC 101B
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

1. Learn the concepts and importance of photography.

2. Understand photo coverage and photo Journalism.

 3. Know the importance of photo features.

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Understanding Camera, Focus, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Lens – type of lenses and other accessories, Camera Mounts, Digital storage

 

12.00
Unit II: 

Different types of lighting-Natural lighting and Artificial Lighting, Reflection of light; Recommended Equipment for Outdoor Lighting; Introduction to Indoor Lighting

 

10.00
Unit III: 

Three Point Lighting, Technique and Metering for Light, Filters and Use of a Flash Unit

 

11.00
Unit IV: 

Practicing- Fashion, Product, Nature, Portrait Photography

 

15.00
Unit V: 

Photo Editing Software, Correcting Imperfect Images: Picture Orientation, Cropping, Levels, Altering Brightness and Contrast, Red eye

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Beginner’s Photography Guide (2013).  K, New Delhi.
  • Photojournalism (2011). Bhanu Pratap Singh, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Digital and Classic Photography (2009). Steve Luck and John Freeman, Lorenz Books, Leicestershine.
  • Digital Photography – An Introduction (2012).Tomany, Dorling Kindersley Limited., London.
  • Print Media andPhoto Journalism (2010). Monika Singh, Centrum Press, New Delhi.
  • New Introductory Photography Course (2004). Beazley, Mitchell, Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., London.
  • The Book of Colour Photography: The Complete Guide to taking Colour Picture. Bailey, Adrian, Ebury Press, London.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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