PHOTOGRAPHY (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Recognize photographic tools, theories, and functions; Apply photographic technical settings in various lighting conditions; Integrate technical photography skills towards design principles; Operate studio lighting for photographic purpose.

Topics:

History of Photography and Camera Usage; Introduction to DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras; The Trinity: Shutter, Aperture, ISO; Shutter Speed, ISO, and Aperture training; Effect of focal length and lens types, histograms; Compositions and design principles, light metering; Recognizing / finding moments; Ocular centrism and photographing people; Outdoor shooting: street photo journalism; Outdoor shooting: street photo journalism; Basic flash function; Introduction to Adobe Lightroom; Photo quality check: composition, focus accuracy, exposure, post processing; Photo quality check: composition, focus accuracy, exposure, post processing; Introduction to Studio Photography; tools and exploits; How to measure correct exposure and how to use light meter; Types of Lights: Harsh, Soft, Specular, Diffused; Various Light recipes: Split, Rembrandt, Clamshell, Loop; High and Low-key photography; Food photography and Toy Photography; Poses both male and female; Preparation for Final Project; Concept brain storming: Discussing concept, Planning execution, Studio photographing sessions; Concept brain storming: Discussing concept, Planning execution, Studio photographing sessions; Concept brain storming: Discussing concept, Planning execution, Studio photographing sessions; Concept brain storming: Discussing concept, Planning execution, Studio photographing sessions.