COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                                SPRING 2020

 

Course Title: Photography-I                                        

Course Code: BPG-119

Credit Hours: 3 (0-3)

 

Visiting Lecturer: Muhammad Arshad Rehmani

Email:  [email protected]

 

INTRODUCTION TO COURSE

It is a beginning course which addresses photographic theory, technical issues, applications, composition, practice and history. This course provides the basis for advanced film photography, digital photography, video and film making. The content offers the student the opportunity to elevate the quality of your photographs appreciation of art by providing a better understanding and use of these mediums.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the successful completion of this course students will be able to

  • Complete a series of photo projects that will be helpful in giving them a command over their idea they need to work.
  • Demonstrate an independent knowledge of history and practice of photography.
  • Ability to create innovative practice and solve problems
  •  Ability to research, Communication and development of ideas.
  • Do both product and fashion photography according to the need and demand of the topic.
  • An ability to plan and produce a substantial body of critically informed photographic work.
  • Able to research and articulate an appropriate field of study in a historical, critical and contemporary context of photographic production.

 

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, HANDOUTS ETC.

 

STUDIO PRACTICES, POWERPOINT UPLOADED

 

TEXTBOOKS TO BE USED FOR THE COURSE /ARTIST WORK / VIDEOS

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera by Bryan Peterson

  • Close-Up & Macro Photography by Tracy Hallett
  • Post-Exposure: Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer by Ctein
  • The Digital Darkroom: Black and White Techniques Using Photo shop by George Schaub

 

 

 

COURSE CONTENT AND SCHEDULE

 

Week

Topics and Readings

Dates

1.

Introduction

The Film & Digital Process

What is visual Art? Why go for Digital

18-03-2020

19-03-2020

2.

Photography Principles

Developing Your Eye

Image Capture (Elements of Composition, Golden Ratio vs. Rule of Thirds)

Workflow and Image Editing (Retouching, Resolution & Printing)

25-03-2020

26-03-2020

3.

Photography Places

Studio and Outside

 

01-04-2020

02-04-2020

4.

Previsualization

Basic Portrait Lighting

Studio Portraiture

Environmental Portraiture

Landscape and Travel Photography

Decisive Moment Photography

08-04-2020

09-04-2020

5.

 

15-04-2020

16-4-2020

6.

 

22-04-2020

23-04-2020

 

7.

 

29-04-2020

30-04-2020

8.

 

06-05-2020

07-05-2020

9.

MID SEMESTER

13-05-2020

10.

 

20-05-2020

21-05-2020

11.

 

27-05-2020

28-05-2020

12.

 

01-04-2020

02-04-2020

13.

 

 

14.

 

 

 

15.

 

 

16

 

 

17.

FINAL EXAM / PROJECT

 

 

 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 

Sessional: 20   (PowerPoint Presentations, Practical Assignments and Homework)

Mid exam: 30

Final exam: 50

 

List of assignment

  • Reflection Photography
  • Jewelry Photography
  • Flower Photography
  • Shoes Photography
  • Fruits Photography

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

  • 75% Attendance will me must.
  • Cell Phones should be silent during class.
  • Every student mush have following apparatus for class
  • Laptop
  • Camera
  • Lenses and Filters

 

Course Material