STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VSP 231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will enable the students to-

  1. Identify and explain various types of camera and their functions
  2. Explain how photography evolved over the period of time
  3. Develop and apply elements of picture design and sense of composition

COURSE OUTCOMES:

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

 Course Outcomes

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

VSP 231

 

 

 

 

 

Still Photography – II

(Theory)

The students will -

CO1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the various types of cameras, its components and accessories

CO2: Infer and apply knowledge of history of photography, Photojournalism and evaluation of technology

CO3: Apply knowledge of light

CO4: Demonstrate sense of composition and perspective

CO5:Compose a photograph with the knowledge of aesthetic and elements of photography

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 – Types of camera and study of various parts of a camera

6.00
Unit II: 

Origin and history of photography 

Evaluation of technology

 
6.00
Unit III: 

Photojournalism

Landscape Photography

Advertising Photography

 
6.00
Unit IV: 

Composition in Photography

Types of Filter- Ultraviolet, Polarizing, Sky Lighting, Neutral Density etc

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Elements of picture design- Color, Shape, Texture, Form

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

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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