Photography Basics and Beyond
Department of Journalism
Certificate Course in PHOTOGRAPHY: BASICS AND BEYOND
CERTIFICATE COURSE CURRICULUM
Aims and Objectives
x To provide students a comprehensive introduction to photography
x To understand how photographic camera works and records images.
x To acquire the necessary visual and technical skills
Certificate Course Outcomes
After the completion of this course the learner will be able to:
x Use photography as a medium of expression of ideas
x Realise the aesthetic and artistic significance of photography
x Critically analyse the meanings of an image
Number and Titles of Modules
Module 1 History of photography & Understanding
Image
5 Hours
Module 2 Introduction to digital photography &
technicalities
15 Hours
Module 3 Understanding lights and lighting techniques 12 Hours
Module Outline
Unit 1: History of photography & Understanding Image
Background, early history and development of digital photography - Types of Photography and
techniques - Types of shots: distance, angle and movement; digital image basics: image format,
resolution, aspect ratio, Pixels.
Unit 2: Introduction to digital photography & technicalities
Introduction to digital photography, digital cameras How camera works; Exposure: shutter speed,
aperture, ISO; arriving at proper exposure, depth of field, white balance, soft focus, long exposure,
short exposure, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography; Understanding lenses: wide angle
lenses, telephoto lenses, and macro lenses.
Unit 3: Understanding lights and lighting techniques
Natural vs. artificial lights, the characteristics of light, color temperature, Direction of light, intensity
of light, hard and soft lighting, direct light, diffused light, high key lighting, low key lighting, 3-point
lighting.
Pedagogy: Offline class and instructor led training
Assessment Procedure: Multiple choice questions & Practical Assignments
Bibliography and Suggested Reading
National Geographic Photo Basics, by Joel Sartore, National Geographic; Illustrated edition (2019)
DSLR Photography for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to Learning About Your DSLR Camera, Lens,
Filters and More, by Stacey Hersh (Author), Independently Published (December 2018)
Focus On Lighting Photos: Focus on the Fundamentals, Fil Hunter (Author), Robin Reid (Author),
Focal Press; 1st edition (21 June 2011)
Reference Links:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NtrO4y_Gtw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7z7BAZdt2M