PHOTOGRAPHY (Practical)

Paper Code: 
VVAP 405
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course will enable the students to-

  1.   Develop composition sense
  2.  Demonstrate proficiency in capturing a view
  3.  Compare the usage of various filters and apply it effectively
  4.  Identify the main subject in a frame and 
  5. Discriminate the functions of a camera according to the ambience.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

VVAP 405

Photography

(Practical)

 

The students will –

CO95: Identify camera and its parts.

CO96: Apply knowledge of light and shadow

CO97: Demonstrate sense of composition and perspective.

CO98: Operate different lenses and filters.

CO99: Summarize importance of photography for painting purpose

Approach In Teaching:

Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, Brainstorming

Learning Activities For The Students:

Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching To Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration

Semester End Practical Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction And Final Submissions

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to photographic techniques, exposures, indoor and outdoor photography. The aim is to prepare the students to take up live assignments as per present day Industry benchmarks and find satisfactory job opportunities upon graduation. The objective of the photography course is to instill a sense of confidence and generate enough interest in the subject to enable the students to explore further on their own, and with the help of the concerned faculty. They should be able to apply photography skills effectively as a means of visual communication and also use it to document their outputs related to various other subjects. Topics to be covered within the time frame allotted for the purpose.
  • An understanding of light and its properties.
  • Understanding common features like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, focal length, depth of field, exposure compensation.
  • Understanding the role of composition in photography. An aesthetic approach- dynamic and color composition theories and new theories practiced in the present context.
  • A basic understanding and familiarity with photography terminology & principles.
  • Salient features of digital imaging.
  • Understanding various modes and controls available on camera and applying these to achieve optimum performance.
  • A study of various lens options and their use for specific applications.
  • Learning to document relevant social issues.

 

Submission:

5 Plates Exercise, 5 Plates Experimental, 5 Plates Social

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • Sunil Janah, Photographing India, Oxford University Press
  • Alex Larg & Jane Wood, Pro Lighting Erotica, Rotovision SA 
  • Art Director’s Index to Photographers 24, Volume 2, Rotovision SA
  • Richard Yot, Light for Visual Artists Understanding & using Light in Art & Design, Laurence King Publishing

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