Photography

Paper Code: 
24BMA 112
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to learn elements and principles of Photography and its functions.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

 

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

  title

24BMA 112

Photography

(Theory)

 

The students will:

CO7. Articulate photographic compositional skills.

CO8. Analyze and compare photography art and variations.

CO9. Adapt the principles, elements, concepts and rules of Photography using good references.

CO10.Correlate various types of photography and reconstruct their own style.

CO11. Devise art photography by collaborating cultural aspects.

CO12.Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussions, Demonstrations, Group activities, Teaching using advanced IT audio-video aids. 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Effective assignments, Giving tasks.

 

Assessment Strategies

Class tests, Semester end examinations, Quizzes, Practical Assignments, Individual and group projects.

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Brief history of photography and camera. Basic Characteristics of camera, Types of Camera- SLR Camera, DSLR Camera, Film Camera, structure of camera, Aesthetics of Photography in documentary and Creative photography

 

12.00
Unit II: 

Digital Photography, Introduction to Exposure, exposure triangle, Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting, Techniques of shooting photographs Framing, focusing, Menu setting in digital cameras. Types of photography genres- Documentation, Art, Advertisement, Candid Street, Portraits, Product Photography.

 

12.00
Unit III: 

Introduction to Picture Composition., Rule of thirds, types of composition, Camera angles, Types of shots , Shot framing techniques

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

Photographic Lighting: Definition, Natural & Artificial Lighting; Three Point Lighting; Bounce Lighting, Special effects lighting.

Photographic Lights: Spot Light, Its characteristics & usage; Soft light, its characteristics & usage, reflectors, Time-lapse and Light Painting Photography

 

12.00
Unit V: 

Photography Optics; Types of photographic Lenses- Zoom Lens, Lens Extenders, Filters and Other Accessories, Motion picture photography, Movie camera, Post production techniques, Compression of data, Storage, Transmission.

 

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:

  1. Tom Ang, “Digital Photography: An Introduction”, Penguin; Fourth edition, 2013.

 

REFERENCES: 

SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:

  1.  William Wyatt, “Digital SRL Crash Course! A Beginner's Guide to Understanding           Digital Photography & Taking the Best Shots of Your Life”, Create Space                     Independent Publishing Platform, 2014.
  2. Daniel Lezano, “Photography Bible”, Fw Media; Third edition, 2013.
  3. Bruce Barnbaum, “The Art of Photography (Photographic Arts Editions)”, Wiley; 1 edition, 2010.

 

E-RESOURCES:

  1. https://photographylife.com/what-is-photography
  2. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-aesthetic-photography/

 

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

  1. http://www.ijdesign.org/index.php/IJDesign
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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