STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – III (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VSP 331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Understand the role of light and its importance in photography
  2. Explain the importance of various accessories used along with the camera
  3. Explain how photography evolved over the period of time in India
  4. Identify, explain and use various post processing techniques to enhance the captured image

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

VSP 331

Still Photography – III

(Theory)

The students will -

CO1: Restate the concept of correct exposure in terms of depth of field 

CO2: Understand and Describe the qualities of light in terms of photography

CO3: List the types of lenses and the purpose for which they are used

CO4: Gain knowledge of history of photography and evaluation of technology.

CO5:Explain technological features of the camera, post process of film, print and digital photography

CO6:Define the composition rules 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: 
  • An understanding of light and its properties
  • Exploring exposure- underexposure, overexposure
  • Dramatic lighting
6.00
Unit II: 
  • The importance of accessories like external flash units, reflective media, corrective and creative filters and camera supports like tripods
  • A study of various lens options and there use for specific applications
  • Special effects in photography.
  • In depth knowledge of depth of field-its relative factors and applications
6.00
Unit III: 
  • Elements for designing a picture- pattern, framing, selecting viewpoint, distance, foreground and background
  • Familiarity with common errors and way to avoid or correct them
6.00
Unit IV: 
  • Indian history of Photography and its Evaluation
6.00
Unit V: 
  • Post Processing: Correct icing Images, Lens Correction, Cropping, Levels, Color Enhancing, Split Toning, HSL, Dehazing
  • Output your images
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
  • 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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