Still Photography – I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24VSP131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to identify the parts of the camera and their function. Explain and use the dark room techniques. Justify the photograph using rules of composition.

 

 

 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

 

24VSP131

 

Still Photography – I

(Theory)

CO1: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various camera types, their key components, and the impact of different accessories on photographic outcomes.

CO2: Critically assess the influence of historical & cultural context and dark room techniques on photographic meaning.

CO3: Synthesize the understanding of aperture, shutter, lenses, white balance & light's qualities and manipulate it to evoke specific moods, enhance visual elements, and achieve a desired artistic effect.

CO4: Evaluate exposure metering data and apply exposure compensation techniques, creatively manipulate light and shadow to emphasize shapes, forms, patterns, and achieve desired special effects in  photography.

CO5: Cultivate the understanding of composition and perspective by strategically arranging elements according to rules of composition and manipulating viewpoints to evoke specific emotions and guide the viewer's eye through the frame.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

2 Annual Tests, Assignments, Solving problems in tutorials, Individual Presentation

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Camera

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

Handling of a Camera

 
6.00
Unit II: 
Evolution of photography

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: 
Light, Composition & Special Effects

Exposure metering and exposure compensation.

Finding shapes, forms, patterns.

Special Effects in photography

 
6.00
Unit V: 
Rules of composition

Rule of Thirds:

Leading Lines

Framing:

Symmetry

Patterns:

Depth:

Foreground interest

Rule ofSpace

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Sunil Janah, Photographing India, Oxford University Press
  2. Alex Larg & Jane Wood, Pro Lighting Erotica, Rotovision SA 
  3. Art Director’s Index to Photographers 24, Volume 2, Rotovision SA
  4. Richard Yot, Light for Visual Artists Understanding & using Light in Art & Design, Laurence King Publishing
  5. Focal guide to low light - photography
  6. Colour prints by Coote
  7. Photojournalism - Cliffton C. Edom
  8. Advanced digital photography- By Tom Ang
  9. New Introductory photography course - By Jhon Hedgecone's
  10. Photography - by Peter Cattrell
  11. Basic photography - By LandfirdMicher - Focal
  12. Darkroom Handbook - By curtain - curtain &Londoan

Suggested Readings:

  1. JOA- Journal of Arts
  2. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  3. Atishay Kalit- A bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
References: 
  1. Introduction to Photography: The Universal Language (photographylife.com)
  2. 20 Essential Photography Tips for Beginners (bobbooks.co.uk)
  3. Photography Basics – The Ultimate Beginner’s Photography Guide (capturetheatlas.com)
  4. Photography for Beginners Guide - 42West, Adorama
  5. 30 Photography Composition Tips in 30 Minutes - YouTube
  6. 3 Reasons Why Camera FILTERS will CHANGE your LIFE - Take Better Photos now!
  7. The ULTIMATE Introduction to Camera Lenses!
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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