Still Photography (Theory)

An understanding of light and its properties.

Developing visual perception skills

A basic understanding and familiarity with digital photography terminology and principles.

Salient features of digital imaging.

A comparative and analytical study of the analog and digital media.

Understanding various modes and controls available on different camera models and applying these to achieve optimum performance.

The role of optics in image capture. A study of various lens options and there use for specific applications.

The importance of accessories like external flash units, reflective media, corrective and creative filters and camera supports like tripods.

An aesthetic approach- dynamic and color composition theories and new theories practiced in the present context.

Familiarity with common errors and way to avoid or correct them.

In depth knowledge of depth of field-its relative factors and applications.

Being conversant with photoshop CS2 or CS3 tools and applying them for purposes of image enhancement.

Developing skills for constructive criticism of images, using aesthetic guidelines and evaluating the images for constant improvements on the basis of Metadata (exit information).

Identifying possible subjects of interest and shooting them with a purpose of building up a body of work comprising consistent outstanding images.

Learning to edit bracketed images to prepare a portfolio for submission.

Applying the skills learnt so far.

Exploring possibilities of applying digital image capture to various fields of interest ranging from portraits to the Abstract, wide angle scenics to the stunning details of macro shots.

Understanding technical limitations of photography in certain situations and find alternate viable solutions to improve efficiency and final quality of output.

Creative seeing and visualization.

Mastering color management and color profile to be able to make consistently high quality prints of exhibition standards.

Understanding tonal qualities and tonal range.

Identifying the graphic elements in an image and capturing them to create a strong visual output.

The importance of shadows, highlights and monotones.

Perspective control.

Conceptual still life – defining table top arrangements .

Identifying problems like noise in a digital image. Ways to avoid noise and reduce noise in pre and post production workflow.

The advantages of a full frame digital SLR system over other systems.