Duration Per Week Daily Standard Program
2 Months
3 Days
2 Hours
What You’ll Learn
Module 1 – Introduction on Digital Photography
History + Intro + Camera Structure & Accessories
35MM SLR, DSLR, Mirrorless Cameras & Types of Sensors
Module 2 – Resource for Working with Camera
Lens - Basic Fundamentals of Lens & Type of Lens
Shutter - Concepts & Function
Aperture - Concepts & Function
Exposure Setting - Meaning, Techniques & Setting the Correct f.no & Shutter Speed
Digital Image Sensor - Introduction to Image Sensor, Megapixel, ISO Setting, Exposure Latitudes
Depth of Fields & Factors that Affect it
Module 3 – Master of Lighting
Lighting
Characteristics of Light
Natural/Artificial Source of Light
Quality of Light
Angle of Light
Module 4 – Refine Your Photography Technique
Use of Reflectors
Automations in Camera
Auto - Exposure Settings in Camera
Drive Modes, Memory Card Option
Auto Focus - AF Points, AF Modes, AF System in Lenses
Composition Rules and Art of Taking Pictures
Basic Rules to be Followed to Frame the Pictures
Rule of Thirds, Lines, Shapes
Composing Portraits, Landscapes, Subjects in Action
Module 5 – Flash Photography Technique
Photography with Flash
Concepts of Flash
Types of Flash
Studio Practical Session for Portraiture
Module 6 – Practical Session
Practical Session
Outdoor-1: To Cover Basic Camera Handling, Panning Techniques, Effects of Shutter Speeds
Apertures: It is a 2 Hour Session
Outdoor-2: To Cover Portraiture in Outdoor Sunlight, Use of Reflectors, Macro Photography, Freezing of Actions. It is a 4 to 5 Hours Outdoor Session
Indoor Session: Indoor Session Conduct on a Regular Basis During the Lectures and When the Concerned Topics are Covered Students Get a Chance to Handle Cameras According to Time Availability
Studio Practical: Use of Studio Flashes, Soft Boxes, Reflectors, Id Card/Passport Size Photograph Setup, Basic Modeling Setup
Practical Session
Session – 1: Basic Camera Handling, Panning Techniques, Effects of Shutter Speeds and Apertures. (2.5 hours outdoor)
Session – 2: Portraiture in Outdoor Sunlight, Use of Reflectors, Macro Photography, Freezing of Actions. (4-5 hours outdoor)
Session – 3: Use of Studio Flashes, Soft Boxes, Reflectors, Id Card/Passport size photograph setup, basic modeling setup. Students get a chance to handle cameras according to time availability. (Indoor + studio)
Tests
A written/oral CUMH practical exam is conducted
Certificates are issued only after successful completion of the tests
