To introduce Photography, history of photography. Elements and Principles of Photography and the functions of it.
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 both in documentary and Creative photography
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.
Introduction to Picture Composition., Rule of thirds, types of composition, Camera angles, Types of Shot , Shot framing techniques
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
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.
1. Tom Ang, “Digital Photography: An Introduction”, Penguin; Fourth edition (1 January 2013).