Photography (Portrait) (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24VSP133
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to explain various types of photography. Use different lenses and filters to capture an aesthetically appealing composition. Modify the captured image using different softwares

 

 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

24VSP133

Photography (Portrait)

(Practical)

CO12: Evaluate and integrate understanding of light, shadow, composition, and perspective to craft portraits that evoke a compelling illusion of depth through experiments.

 

CO13: Build a diverse portrait portfolio showcasing composition, mastery of camera settings, and ability to work in various lighting situations while maintaining the highest professional standards and ethical practices expected in the industry.

 

CO14: Plan and create a set of traditional, glamour, environmental, candid portraits that adhere to composition principles and lighting techniques. 

 

CO15: Cultivate innovative approaches to mastering essential photography tools for portraits.

 

CO16: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach In Teaching:

Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, Brainstorming

 

Learning Activities For The Students:

Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimentin, 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. Environmental 
  2. Traditional
  3. Candid
  4. Glamour

Submission- 20 Prints Size 12”X18”

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Sunil Janah, Photographing India, Oxford University Press 
  2. Art Director’s Index to Photographers 24, Volume 2, Rotovision SA
  3. Richard Yot, Light for Visual Artists Understanding & using Light in Art & Design, Laurence King Publishing

Suggested Readings:

  1. Alex Larg & Jane Wood, Pro Lighting Erotica, Rotovision SA
References: 
  1. 5 TIPS to INSTANTLY IMPROVE your PORTRAITS 
  2. 6 Portrait Photography Tips you must know!
  3. Portrait Photography in India, Indian Photography
  4. People of India - Outstanding Collection of Portraits - 121Clicks.com
  5. 40 Best Portrait Photographers - Famous Modern Portrait Photographers You Should Know
  6. Introduction to Photography: The Universal Language (photographylife.com)
  7. 20 Essential Photography Tips for Beginners (bobbooks.co.uk)
  8. Photography Basics – The Ultimate Beginner’s Photography Guide (capturetheatlas.com)
  9. Photography for Beginners Guide - 42West, Adorama
  10. 30 Photography Composition Tips in 30 Minutes - YouTube
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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