Diploma in Photography, Syllabus, Eligibility, Duration, Diploma Course

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Duration

1 Years

Level

Diploma After 10+2

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

10+2

Diploma in Photography is a Diploma level Photography course. Diploma in Photography has been designed keeping in mind that the photographer is an artist as well as a technician. A balance of theory and practical sessions aim to produce students who define and recognize creative process, Analyse photos in terms of their artistic style and expression and have an advanced understanding of digital photography. Diploma in Photography from the Institute of Photography is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers who want to enhance their photography and composition skills as well as learn about image editing.

Diploma in Photography Eligibility

Aspiring students should have passed Pre-University/10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognised school board.

Diploma in Photography Syllabus

Syllabus of Photography as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Part I
Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
	Theory of Basic Photography
1	History of Photography: early experiments and later developments
2	Films cameras & Processing
3	Photographic optics: a) Lightâ€ character,
4	Camerasâ€ old and new: a) Different parts of a camera
5	Lensesâ€ wide, zoom, tele, macro, fish-eye
6	Aperture: Functions
7	Shutters: Functions
8	Focusing: Spot, Matrix
9	International Standard Organization (ISO)
10	Exposuresâ€ exposure meterâ€ functions.
11	Colour filtersâ€ different kinds
12	Photographic light sourcesâ€ natural and artificial.
13	Compositionâ€ rules of composition
14	Flash
Part II
	Digital Imaging
1	Sensors
2	Light-room, Photoshop
3	Photo Tools
4	Photo Corrections
5	Portrait Photographyâ€ basic lighting systems
6	Studio lightingâ€ 1/2/3 lightsâ€ soft-boxes, snoot, barn doors
7	Photographing head-shots, ¼, ½, ¾
8	Wildlife, fashion, and photo-journalism
9	Photographing in available light
10	Closeâ€up: accessories and techniques
Part III
	Depth of Field Exercises (Practical)
1	Photographing a subject with different lenses
2	Preparing full and ¼ portraits under different lighting conditions
3	Photograph, use of bounce and reflected lights
4	Group photos and arrangements
5	Use of colour filtersâ€ lighting and effects
6	Selection of shots

Diploma in Photography Colleges

Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film, Kottayam
Delhi School of Photography, New Delhi
Andhra University - AU, Vishakhapatnam

Diploma in Photography Course Suitability

The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world - from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people.
And most important, it gives a personal interface with the industry, which is much needed to get the initial break in the industry.

How is Diploma in Photography Course Beneficial?

The course is beneficial to produce photographers that reflect on artistic aspects and develop competence in evaluating briefs with critical eye to give best professional result expected.
This course is ideally suited for people who want to take up professional photography very seriously and want to start their work soon after completion of the course (given the time period of internship) and have more time available for learning the subject as much as possible.

Diploma in Photography Employment Areas