Still Photography – I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VSP 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

 

  1. Identify the parts of camera and their function
  2. Explain and use the dark room techniques
  3. Justify the photograph using rules of composition
6.00
Unit I: 

Camera: Knowledge of Camera (S.L.R.) & other related materials

Handling of a Camera

 

 
6.00
Unit II: 

Origin and history of photography 

Dark room techniques

 
6.00
Unit III: 

Still Photography and Camera Accessories

  • Lenses - types 
  • Shutter types 
  • Aperture 
  • Filters - types & uses
  • White Balance
 
6.00
Unit IV: 

Exposure metering and exposure compensation.

finding shapes, forms, patterns.

Special Effects in photography 

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Rules of composition

 
References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  1. Basic photography - By Landfird Micher - Focal
  2. Colour Prints - By Cooie
  3. Darkroom Handbook - By curtain - curtain & Londoan
  4. New Introductory photography course - By Jhon Hedgecone's
  5. Photography - by Peter Cattrell
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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