Photography is both a science and an art. It is an artistic and creative medium of communication and expression, the camera replacing the pen or the paintbrush. A photographer must be able to create a meaningful and interesting image of a subject or object, a piece of machinery, the beauty of human gesture or posture, an event, scenery or an animal behaviour to communicate an idea or information or creativity. Pictures are powerful means of communication like poetry or a painting. A well composed picture can speak more than thousands of words. Few vocations offer a larger variety of prospects than does photography. Photography is also a highly creative and satisfying hobby practiced worldwide. Photography is divided into many streams each generating numerous artistic expressions and job opportunities. A massive growth in advertising, fashion and cultural industries, creative, wildlife or event photography etc., has made photography a lucrative and satisfying career option and a hobby. Photography has emerged as a popular career choice among all the age groups. Mobile phones are now fitted with very good cameras in view of its popularity and necessity in different walks of life.

Course Content

UNIT-I: Basics of Photography

• Photography, Nature and scope of photography
• Elements of visual storytelling
• Evolution of photography and photo journalism
• Photography as an art form
• Branches of photography
• Practical exercises/ assignments

 

UNIT-II: Equipment and Technology

• Functioning of a camera
• Mechanics of photography: aperture, shutter speed, focus, and focal lengths
• Types of cameras and lenses
• Flashes
• Camera controls
• Creative usage of camera controls
• Depth of field
• Lighting techniques
• Three-point lighting
• Practical exercises/ assignments

UNIT-III Techniques of photography

• Composing pictures
• Elements of composition
• Basics of photo editing
• Introduction to photo editing software
• Photo editing for photojournalists
• Practical exercises/ assignments

UNIT-IV: Basics of Photojournalism and Visuals

• Equipment used by photojournalists
• Skills of photojournalism
• Photo-series and photo-essays
• Photojournalism in the convergence era
• Practical exercises/ assignments

UNIT-V: Recent trends in Photojournalism

• Ethics in photojournalism and intellectual Property Rights
• Stereotyping and photographs for various purposes, viz., advertising, news, education, major events, wildlife, scientific research etc.
• Methodologies used in visual research
• Qualitative analysis of visuals
• Changing visual culture
• Photography for different media: Films, TV, Social media, print (book, journal, newspaper)
• Organising photo exhibitions, selling photographs, establishing studio.

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