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Photography For Beginners

This document provides details about a course titled "Photography for Beginners". The one credit course introduces students to concepts and practices of modern photography. It has three modules that cover visual composition, visual perception, and practical photography skills. The modules will teach students techniques like composition rules, lighting fundamentals, camera functions, and digital image editing. Assessment includes continuous internal evaluations of projects and a final exam. Upon completing the course, students will gain skills in digital image production, editing, and using photography for visual storytelling and communication.

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Photography For Beginners

This document provides details about a course titled "Photography for Beginners". The one credit course introduces students to concepts and practices of modern photography. It has three modules that cover visual composition, visual perception, and practical photography skills. The modules will teach students techniques like composition rules, lighting fundamentals, camera functions, and digital image editing. Assessment includes continuous internal evaluations of projects and a final exam. Upon completing the course, students will gain skills in digital image production, editing, and using photography for visual storytelling and communication.

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Annexure CD 01

Course Title: Photography for Beginners


Course Code: N.A.
Credit Units: One

P/
S

TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS
1

Level:UG
Course Objectives:
In this course students will be introduced to the concepts & practice, of modern photography. Students will do experiments about visual literacy and connectedness to the
medium. Students will create fictional and non- fictional images on self generated concepts. Work outside of class will be required.

Prerequisites:
The student should have an aptitude to learn photography
Student Learning Outcomes:
The following course will help students in the following areas
After successful completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the
Producing of digital images,
Modification of digital images(editing)
Employ & practice concepts of Visual communication and storytelling.
Students will be able to create and design work on projects that address both the art of the medium as well as the commercial application.

Course Contents/Syllabus:

Weightage (%)
Module I Approach to Visual Composition
20

Principles Of composition
Basic Component of Composition
Rule of thirds
Source of light:Natural and Artificial
Direction and angle of light
Lighting contrast and its control
Electronic flash and its synchronisation
Three point light system

Module II Visual Perception


Basics of Camera (aperture, shutter speed, focal length, depth of field etc.,) Camera operations- Types of
Camera, Types of Lenses. The art of seeing
Aperture and depth of field
Shutter and motion
Film Speed (ISO) and Noise
Lenses types & uses
Focal length, Focal plane & Focus
Lenses and its relation to subjects
Exposure techniques
Module III Photography Practical

Practicing Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Techniques


Photography Assignments and Projects
Developing Personal Digital Portfolio
Digital Image Manipulation using computer software

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

40

40

The classes will also have a lot of practical exercises to understand the various techniques and practically apply them.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)

Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

End Term Examination

100

100

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop
down)

End Term
Examination

Assignment

Class test

Project

Attendance

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

Weightage (%)

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment


Components (Drop
down
Weightage (%)

End Term
Examination

Project 1

Project 2

Viva

Attendance

10

10

Text:
1. Michael, (2003). Basic Photography. Plume

NIL

2. Peterson, (2010). Bryan Understanding Exposure, Amphoto Books

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