STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – I (Theory)

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

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The 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

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

 

VSP 131

 

Still Photography – I

(Theory)

The students will -

CO1: Explain various types of cameras, its components and accessories

CO2: Infer the knowledge of history of photography

CO3: Apply knowledge of light 

CO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of filters and lenses

CO5: Explains the correct exposure metering and compensation 

CO6: Demonstrate sense of composition and perspective

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

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

 

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: 

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
  • Focal guide to low light - photography
  • Colour prints by Coote
  • Photojournalism - Cliffton C. Edom
  • Advanced digital photography- By Tom Ang
  • New Introductory photography course - By Jhon Hedgecone's
  • Photography - by Peter Cattrell
  • Basic photography - By LandfirdMicher - Focal
  • Darkroom Handbook - By curtain - curtain &Londoan

E-Resources 

Reference Journals:

  • JOA- Journal of Arts
  • ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Atishay Kalit- A bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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