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Course Detail

Course Name Introduction to Fashion Photography
Course Code 24OEL276
Program BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), 5 Year Integrated B.Sc. – M.Sc. Visual Communication
Credits 3
Campus Mysuru

Syllabus

OPEN ELECTIVES-UG (Arts , Humanities and Commerce)

Unit 1

Introduction to Photography

Introduction to camera types, components, and basic operations -Hands-on exercises: Camera handling and basic shooting techniques, Focus and sharpness.

Unit 2

Foundations of Fashion Photography

Introduction to Fashion Photography: Overview of Visual Aesthetics in Fashion: Composition rules, Styling and posing.

Unit 3

Fundamentals of Exposure

Camera Operation and Manual Settings. – Understanding the exposure triangle helps fashion photography: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Depth of field and its creative applications. -Motion blur control and techniques.

Unit 4

Fashion Lighting Techniques

Natural Light vs. Studio Lighting: Outdoor fashion shoots, Studio equipment – setups (softboxes, reflectors, etc.)

Unit 5

Project

Hands-on exercises: shooting techniques and exploration of fashion photography. Project and presentation on different topics of fashion photography.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objective:

The primary objective of the Fashion Photography course is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for capturing fashion images. Students will explore the intersection of fashion, aesthetics, and visual storytelling through photography. By the end of the course, they should be proficient in creating high-quality fashion photographs.

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Learn basic shooting techniques, including focus and sharpness.

CO2: Apply principles of composition, and camera techniques to create fashion images.

CO3: Critically evaluate fashion photographs in terms of aesthetics and lighting choices.

CO4: Compare and work with natural light and studio lighting setups for outdoor and studio fashion shoots.

CO5: Apply their knowledge through practical shooting techniques, exploring various aspects of fashion photography.

CO6: create and deliver presentations on different fashion photography topics, enhancing their communication abilities.

Text Books / References

References:

  1. Bruce Smith – Fashion Photography: A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade

– Amphoto Books

  1. Eliot Siegel – The Fashion Photography Course: First Principles to Successful Shoot – The Essential Guide – Thames & Hudson Publication

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