The course will enable the students to identify the parts of the camera and their function. Explain and use the dark room techniques. Justify the photograph using rules of composition.
Knowledge of Camera (S.L.R.) & other related materials
Handling of a Camera
Origin and history of photography
Dark room techniques
Lenses - types
Shutter types
Aperture
Filters - types & uses
White Balance
Exposure metering and exposure compensation.
Finding shapes, forms, patterns.
Special Effects in photography
Rule of Thirds:
Leading Lines
Framing:
Symmetry
Patterns:
Depth:
Foreground interest
Rule ofSpace
Suggested Readings:
Links:
[1] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/still-photography-%E2%80%93-i-theory-2
[2] https://photographylife.com/what-is-photography
[3] https://www.bobbooks.co.uk/blog-post/20-essential-photography-tips-for-beginners-1
[4] https://capturetheatlas.com/photography-basics/
[5] https://www.adorama.com/alc/photography-for-beginners/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRBUhNph1mU
[7] https://youtu.be/xhbWXadSLzY
[8] https://youtu.be/oPJAgeGqrlg
[9] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025