BBFA061

Photography-IV

L-T-P0-1-3 Session2026-27 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 1 semester

BFA Applied Arts · Sem 6 (Elective-IV)

Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Backdrops

8 hrs
  • Shooting with flat backdrops
  • Creating a backdrop
  • Shooting with green screen
  • Shooting with textured backdrop
Unit2

Unit 2: Support Systems

8 hrs
  • Working with turntables
  • Building a set
  • Light modifiers
  • Camera maintenance
  • Camera flash basics
Unit3

Unit 3: Animal Photography

8 hrs
  • Observing light and light temperature
  • Selection of subject
  • Exposures, apertures
  • Choice of lens, filters
  • Choice of shot
Unit4

Unit 4: Nature Photography

8 hrs
  • Observing light and light temperature
  • Selection of subject
  • Exposures, apertures
  • Choice of lens, filters
  • Choice of shot
Unit5

Unit 5: Shooting Exercise

8 hrs
  • Shoot still life/portrait using backdrops
  • Shoot pets, birds, wildlife
  • Shoot landscape/sky/water
  • Shoot with automated and manual modes, different lenses, flash, natural light and filters

Practical Work

  1. Suggested ASSIGNMENTS
  2. Assignment: Produce a themed portfolio of 15 photographs covering studio (backdrop) and outdoor (nature/wildlife) photography.
Course Objectives4 points
  • This module builds advanced camera-handling skills using backdrops and studio support systems.
  • It develops skills in animal, nature and wildlife photography.
  • It builds understanding of camera maintenance and flash basics.
  • It develops the ability to shoot a diverse portfolio using automated and manual settings.
Course Outcomes (COs)4 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. •Shoot with flat, green-screen and textured backdrops.
  2. •Use turntables, sets and light modifiers to support a shoot.
  3. •Shoot animal, nature and wildlife photographs with appropriate technical control.
  4. •Produce a diverse photographic portfolio using automated and manual camera settings.
Text Books & References5 books

TEXTBOOKS

  1. Michael Freeman, The Photographer's Eye, Ilex Press.
  2. John Shaw, John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide, Amphoto Books.

Reference Books

  1. Bryan Peterson, Understanding Exposure, Amphoto Books.

Online Resources

  1. https://www.digitalphotographyschool.com
  2. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography

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