Still Photography (Theory)

Section - A : 

• 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.

Section -B : 

• 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.

Section - C :

• 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.

Section - D: 

• 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.