FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course Code: DAD 249
D.A.BEDIAKO – DECODE/FOA/CABE +233542479203
[email protected] Course Title:
INTRODUCTION TO
PHOTOGRAPHY I
INTRODUCTION
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LECTURER:
Derrick A. Bediako
Contact: 0542479203
[email protected]
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
o The course consists of Theory and Practical
components.
o This course is designed to introduce students to the
basics of photography.
o Historical development theories, fundamentals of
photography, camera functions and its operations
are the focus areas in this course.
o Practical field sessions with brief tutorials on
photography applications would also be covered.
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COURSE RATIONALE:
o For students to acquire knowledge to build adequate
competences in photography.
o Enable students to understand the contributions of
photography to socio-economic development.
o This is to equip learners with basic understanding in
photography for use in academic and industrial projects.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
o To build students understanding in the application of
photography in ceramic design.
o To build the students’ knowledge in the historical
development and types of photography.
o Enable students to develop vocabulary of basic
photography terms.
o Enhance the students’ experience in the use, operations
and functions of a photographic camera.
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MEASURABLE OUTCOME:
o Identify and assess how students relate photography concepts to
the world we live in.
o Analyse students comprehension of the photography invention.
By completing this course students should be able to:
o Identify historical background information and its impact on
today’s modern photography design.
o Recognise elements and genres of photography.
o Understand how digital images are processed.
o Describe the mechanics, parts and functions of a camera.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
➢ Week 1: Introduction: Photography and Types
➢ Week 2: Elements of art in photography
➢ Week 3: Historical Development of Photography
➢ Week 4: Camera types
➢ Week 5: Parts and Functions of the Digital camera
➢ Week 6: Recaps/Class Quiz/Midsemester Activity
➢ Week 7: Midsemester Exams
➢ Week 8: Midsemester Activity Presentation
➢ Week 9: Parts and Functions of the Digital camera (cont..)
➢ Week 10: Metering and Focusing modes in DSLR cameras
➢ Week 11: Practical demonstrations
➢ Week 12: Practical demonstrations
Structure of this course outline may be altered by time schedules, holidays or any situation beyond facilitator’s control.
Individual assignments and group projects will be given periodically to enhance learner’s understanding. 7
D.A.BEDIAKO +233542479203
[email protected] KEYWORDS
Photography, pinhole, camera obscura, heliography, rule of
thirds, golden ratio, daguerreotype, calotype, tintype,
Kodachrome, autochrome, digital, polaroid, ISO, aperture,
shutter speed, portrait, landscape, DSLR, diopter, Adobe
photoshop, lightroom.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS (NOT COMPULSORY)
Hardware Software
1.Laptop Computer 1.Adobe Photoshop CC
2.Digital or DSLR Camera 2.Adobe Lightroom CC
3.Tripod
4.Notebook
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WHAT IS
PHOTOGRAPHY?
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▪ The word photography comes from the Greek
words photos (light) and graphien (to draw / write).
▪ Means "light writing"
▪ Drawing with light.
▪ We photographers are light artists.
• Drawing with light is very different than drawing with a pen.
• It requires light sensitive material, optics, dark enclosures and
the ability to fix an image so that it does not fade.
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WHAT ARE THE TYPES
OF PHOTOGRAPHY?
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WHAT TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY IS BEST?
▪ Portrait photography is one of the most popular types
of photography.
▪ Portraiture comes up in several different genres of
photography, including wedding and engagement
photography, family photography, fashion photography
etc. This results in a relatively high demand for portrait
photographers
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IMPORTANCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
▪ Photographs can be influential and impactful.
▪ Photography is an expression.
▪ Photography can be your way to meet people.
▪ Photography can be a great way to appreciate nature.
▪ Photographs preserve memories.
▪ Photography is an art.
▪ Your camera can be your therapist.
▪ Every photo you see tells a story.
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INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT !
A. Discuss 5 personal experiences with photography.
(1 PAGE)
B. List and Explain 5 types of photography.
(illustrate with clear image examples)
(5 PAGES)
FORMAT - Hardcopy: Type-colour print-Bind
SUBMISSION - Next week Wednesday by 12pm
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