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. Understand the basics and techniques of digital photography.
  2. Capture various types of photographs by understanding lighting techniques and rules of composition.
  3. Know the importance of Photo Feature

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GJMC 101B

Practical: Photography

CO22: Learner would gain knowledge about the concepts and importance of photography.

CO23: Learner would be able to understand photo coverage and photo Journalism.

CO24: Learner would be to ready to join any media organization as photo Journalist.

CO25: Learner would know the importance of photo features.

CO26: Learner would know different branches of photography and may be self-employed

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, working on SLRs, DSLRs professional camera, software learning

 

15.00
Unit I: 
I
  • Understanding Camera
  • Exposure Triangle: ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture
  • Focus and Depth of Field
  • Lens – type of lenses and other accessories, Camera Mounts, Digital storage.

 

10.00
Unit II: 
II
  • The different types of lighting-Natural lighting–and Artificial Lighting
  • Reflection of light
  • Equipments used for Outdoor and Indoor lighting

 

10.00
Unit III: 
III
  • Three Point Lighting
  • Technique and Metering for Light
  • Filters and Use of a Flash Unit

 

15.00
Unit IV: 
IV
  • Building portfolio: Portrait photography, Nature photography, Fashion photography and Product photography

 

10.00
Unit V: 
V
  • Photo Editing software
  • Various photo editing tools

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • 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 & John Freeman, Lorenz Books, Leicestershine.

 

Suggested Reference Books:

  • 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.

 

References: 

E-Resources:

 

Reference Journals:

  • 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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