Still Photography (Composition) (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24VSP132
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop and apply the sense of composition. Plan a photoshoot in different lighting conditions. Modify the captured image using different softwares.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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24VSP 132

Still Photography (Composition)

(Practical)

CO7: Interweave the understanding of light, shadow, composition, and perspective to achieve a heightened illusion of depth in the photographic experiments.    

         

CO8: Curate a portfolio by evaluating the observational skills in composition, camera functionality, and different lighting environments (indoor, outdoor, tabletop), demonstrating the ability to adapt to meet global industry standards while adhering to professional ethical principles.

    

CO9: Creative exploration to evaluate and adapt essential skills for market success.

 

CO10: Enhance the ability to critically analyze photographs for technical and artistic quality and meet client needs and expectations in commissioned work.

  

CO11: 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

One Annual Practice Test, Daily, Layouts, Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction, Display and Final Submissions  

COURSE CONTENT:

  1. Basic composition
  2. Distortion
  3. Prospective
  4. Different Lighting

Submission: 25 PrintsSize 12”X18”

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Sunil Janah, Photographing India, Oxford University Press
  2. Alex Larg & Jane Wood, Pro Lighting Erotica, Rotovision SA 
  3. Richard Yot, Light for Visual Artists Understanding & using Light in Art & Design, Laurence King Publishing

Suggested Readings:

  1. Art Director’s Index to Photographers 24, Volume 2, Rotovision SA
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
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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