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Still Photography – III (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
24VSP331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to understand the role of light and its importance in photography. Explain the importance of various accessories used along with the camera. Explain how photography evolved over the period of time in India. Identify, explain and use various post processing techniques to enhance the captured image.

 

 
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24VSP 331

Still Photography – III (Theory)

CO1: Analyse the interaction of light and its properties with camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to achieve optimal exposure and create dramatic lighting effects in their photographs.

CO2: Develop a comprehensive understanding of how to utilise advanced tools and techniques to express the creative vision in photography.

CO3: Analyse and apply the principles of composition (pattern, framing, viewpoint selection, distance, foreground, and background) to design compelling images while demonstrating an understanding of common errors and implement strategies to avoid them.

CO4: Explore the historical development of photography in India, evaluating its social, cultural, and political impact on the nation's identity and narrative.

CO5: Evaluate the range of post-processing techniques (correcting exposure, lens correction, cropping, levels adjustment, colour enhancement, split toning, HSL manipulation, dehazing) to refine raw image files into visually compelling final images that effectively communicate the artistic vision.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach In Teaching:

Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, Brainstorming

 

Learning Activities For The Students:

Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching To Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration

Year-end Practical Examination, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction And Final Submissions

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Science of Light and Exposure
  • An understanding of light and its properties
  • Exploring exposure- underexposure, overexposure
  • Dramatic lighting
6.00
Unit II: 
Tools and Techniques for Creative Expression
  • The importance of accessories like external flash units, reflective media, corrective and creative filters and camera supports like tripods
  • A study of various lens options and there use for specific applications
  • Special effects in photography.
  • In depth knowledge of depth of field-its relative factors and applications
6.00
Unit III: 
The Art of Composition & Avoiding Common errors
  • Elements for designing a picture- pattern, framing, selecting viewpoint, distance, foreground and background
  • Familiarity with common errors and way to avoid or correct them
6.00
Unit IV: 
Journey of Indian Photography
  • Indian history of Photography and its Evaluation
6.00
Unit V: 
Post-Processing Workflows

  • Post Processing: Correct icing Images, Lens Correction, Cropping, Levels, Color Enhancing, Split Toning, HSL, Dehazing

  • Output your images

Essential Readings: 
  1. Sunil Janah, Photographing India, Oxford University Press
  2. Alex Larg & Jane Wood, Pro Lighting Erotica, Rotovision SA 
  3. Art Director’s Index to Photographers 24, Volume 2, Rotovision SA
  4. Richard Yot, Light for Visual Artists Understanding & using Light in Art & Design, Laurence King Publishing
  5. Focal guide to low light - photography
  6. Colour prints by Coote
  7. Advanced digital photography- By Tom Ang
  8. New Introductory photography course - By Jhon Hedgecone's
  9. Photography - by Peter Cattrell

Suggested Readings:

  1. JOA- Journal of Arts
  2. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  3. Atishay Kalit- A bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
References: 
  1. Introduction to Photography: The Universal Language (photographylife.com) [2]
  2. 20 Essential Photography Tips for Beginners (bobbooks.co.uk) [3]
  3. Photography Basics – The Ultimate Beginner’s Photography Guide (capturetheatlas.com) [4]
  4. Photography for Beginners Guide - 42West, Adorama [5]
  5. 30 Photography Composition Tips in 30 Minutes - YouTube [6]
Academic Year: 
2024-2025 [7]

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Links:
[1] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/still-photography-%E2%80%93-iii-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://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025