Practical: Photography

Paper Code: 
24SJMC301
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to analyse composition principles, lighting techniques, editing tools in order to master visual storytelling elements, enriching their photographic skills.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

24SJMC 301

Practical: Photography

(Practical)

CO151: Analyse the foundational concepts of photography and structural composition of photographic equipment.

CO152: Evaluate the impact of exposure and depth on photographs.

CO153: Explore the knowledge of lighting techniques and equipment to effectively photographs.

CO154: Incorporate photo editing techniques and software tools to enhance the visual appeal of photographs.

CO155: Enhance written and oral communication skills - Apply knowledge of photojournalism and visual storytelling techniques to produce compelling and informative photo features, and AV projects.

CO156: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, s, Field practical

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, software learning, working on professional still cameras SLRS, DSLRS, outdoor photography, theme-based photography

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Photographic Essentials
  • Basics of photography
  • Types of photographic cameras
  • Photographic lenses and their uses
  • Rules of composition

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Exploring Exposure and Depth
  • Exposure triangle
  • Depth of field
  • Capture photographs at different f-stops
  • Capture photographs using motion blurs and freeze motion techniques
  • Capture photographs showcasing depth of field

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Varied Photographic Perspectives
  • Practice different lighting techniques using lighting equipment
  • Click architecture photographs
  • Capture fashion photographs in indoor and outdoor set-ups
  • Use light painting technique to click photographs
  • Click food photographs

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Editing Tools and Techniques
  • Utilize various editing tools for photo enhancement
  • Present a project displaying both unedited and edited photographs
12.00
Unit V: 
Visual Storytelling
  • Create a photo feature for a magazine
  • Create an audio-visual project using still photographs on a given theme

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Munro, N. (2016). The Beginner's Photography Guide. DK.
  • Ang, T. (2018). Digital Photography: An Introduction, 5th Edition. DK.
  • Bilissi, E., & Langford, M. (2011). Langford's Advanced Photography: The guide for aspiring photographers (The Langford Series), 8th Edition. Routledge.
  • Luck, S., & Freeman, J. (2016). Complete Practical Guide to Digital and Classic Photography: The Expert's Manual on Taking Great Photographs. Lorenz Books.
  • Singh, B. P. (n.d.). Photo Journalism.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Freeman, M. (2017). The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photographs. Focal Press.
  • ·Peterson, B. (2016). Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera. Amphoto Books.
  • Horenstein, H. (2012). Digital Photography: A Basic Manual. Little, Brown and Company.
  • White, B. (2017). Light, Science, and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting. Routledge.
  • Prakel, D. (2010). Photography: The Complete Visual Guide. Laurence King Publishing.
  • Freeman, M. (2016). The Photographer's Story: The Art of Visual Narrative. Ilex Press.

 

E-Resources:

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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