Still Photography (Theory)

Paper Code: 
SPA-334
Unit I: 
  • 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.
Unit II: 
  • 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.
Unit III: 

  • 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.

Unit IV: 

  • 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.

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

  • Creative seeing and visualization and understanding tonal qualities and tonal range.

Unit V: 

  • 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.

Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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