Introduction to photography ged 211 course designe spring 2012

Photography

University
of
Liberal
Arts
Bangladesh
(ULAB)

Course
Syllabus
Spring
2012

Introduction
to

Course
Code:
GED
211

[Course
Objectives:
The
richness
in
photographic
education
comes
from

Course
Title:
Introduction
to
Photography
the
“image”-‐inactions—from
helping
students
see
and
make
creative

Faculty:
Razibul
Hossain,
Sr.
Lecturer,
MSJ
connections
between
the
art
form
and
their
lives.
Photography
is
an

Course
Overview:
This
class
concentrates
on
immediate
and
accessible
medium,
making
it
a
useful
educational
tool.
A

many
areas
of
photography:
technical
skills,
balanced
curriculum
in
photography
incorporates
studies
on
the
history,

creativity,
composition,
computer/digital
techniques,
aesthetics,
and
practice
of
the
medium.
This
hand-‐on

imaging,
and
some
alternative
processes.
approach—at
once
grounded
in
the
image
and
opens
to
the

Control
of
photo
equipment
and
techniques,
imagination—most
effectively
advances
students’
knowledge
and
skills.

Whether
teaching
photography
or
another
discipline,
in
a
school
or

experimentation,
problem
solving,
and

after-‐school
setting,
educators
can
capitalize
on
a
visual
learning

portfolio
development
are
critical
to
course.

experience
that
motivates
students
to
learn.]

Course
Method:

The
Course
method
will
consist
of
lectures,

presentations,
workshops,
assignments
and

examinations.
Since
this
is
an
introductory

class,
the
lecturer
organize,
supervise
and

facilities
the
class
as
well
as
conduct
lectures

in
the
first
meetings.
Later
on,
it
is
the

student
who
will
lead
class
discussions,

participates
in
workshops
and
make

presentations
of
their
own.

Video/multimedia

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OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
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GRADING

ATTENDANCE 10%

Attendance in this course is a mandatory requirement. You are expected to attend every class
and stay for the entire duration. Tardiness, early departures, lack of being prepared, or lack of
awareness or attention during class will count as absences--two incidents of any of previously
stated will equal one absence. A student may be absent from class maximum of five times during
the semester with the deduction of his or her attendance marks. There are no excused absences
beyond those five. Any further absences (without the permission of Department Head) – the 6th
absence the student will receive a failing grade.

***An attendance includes the classes and seminars related to the course curriculum integration
programs.

TEAM WORK 10%

You will be assigned your photo exercises in group. These marks will count your group
performances: going together at field, sharing the camera, giving the assignments in due time,
informing the fellow met about the class work etc.

P h o t o g r a p h y
C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

QUIZZES 5%

There will be several reading quizzes to prove your knowledge of course content.

EXERCISES 10%

There will be 10 photo taking exercises to prove your knowledge of Focusing, Correct Exposure,
Over-Under Exposure.

MID TERM EXAMINATION 20%

There will be MCQ questions in Mid Term to recall your knowledge of Photography.

EXERCISE 10%

There will be 10 photo taking exercises to prove your knowledge of Lens, depth of Field, Light.

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
3

ASSIGNMENTS 5%

There will be one written assignment to prove your knowledge of video production analysis.

FINAL PROJECT 10%

There will be a photo story assignment to prove your Technical and Creative skills in Photographic
Language.

Final Exam 20%

There will be MCQ questions in Final Term to recall your knowledge of Photography.

Grade Chart

ATTENDANCE 10%

QUIZZES 5%

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

EXERCISES 01 10%

ASSIGNMENTS 5%

EXERCISES 02 10%

MID TERM EXAMINATION 20%

TEAM WORK 10%

FINAL PROJECT 10%

FINAL examinations 20%

Total marks 100

GENERAL INFORMATION

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
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Equipment
The use of all ULAB equipment, outside classroom exercises, will require a signed request and
policy form. You are responsible for replacement and repair costs of all damaged or lost
equipment.

Emails
Communication will occur through email. Be sure to check your email daily. You are responsible for
emails sent by the faculty.

Late Assignments
Plan ahead for this intensive class, there will be no late assignments accepted (unless I have given
you permission beforehand).

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the intended or unintended use of someone else's language and/or ideas without
revealing the source of that material, leading the audience to believe that the work is original. So
attribute all your sources. Minimum penalty for plagiarism is a zero on the assignment (and
possible course failure); I will also follow University rules and report any instances of plagiarism
to the administration.

Accommodations

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability (physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.), please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
5

Course
Content:

1.
Introduction
to
the
Course:

2.
Understanding
Photography

3.
History
of
Photography

4.
Types
of
Camera:
How
the
Camera
Works

5.
Practicing
Technique
&
Creating
images

6.
Film,
Emulsion
and
Digital
Capturing

7.
Exposure
Control

8.
Light
and
Lighting

9.
Lens,
Focal
length
&
Photography
lens

constructions

10.

Depth
of
Field

11.
Accessories
of
Photography:
Utility
of

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Photographic
equipments

12.

Film
Process
&
Print,
Darkroom

Techniques,
Digital
Darkroom

13.
Composition
&
Framing

14.
Aesthetics
of
Photography,
the
Language
of

Photography

15.
Digital
Imaging,
Digital
Photography,
Digital
post
in

Photography

16.
Seeing
History
in
Photography,
Documentary

Photography
&
Documentation
in
Photography

17.
Basic
Discussion
on
Photographic
Questions
/
Reading

Images

18.
Photography
&
Professional
Applications

19.
Photo
Story,
Story
Board,
Cropping
&
Editing:
Telling
a

Story
through
Photography

20.
Field
Trip
and
Exercise
in
Story
telling
on
“Stories
of

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
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Happiness.”

Course Organization/Reading Assignments:

Introduction to the course
SESSION METHODOLOGY: Active Learning

Drawing
in
a
team

Make
your
Own
Story

SESSION

1

Course
Overview

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

IN THIS SESSION

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
7

Course

Requirement
&
Course
Method

EvoluHon

Exercise
in

Course
Content

Storytelling

Introduction
to

SESSION
Photography

2

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Understanding Photography

Short
quizzes

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Historical

Photographs

IN THIS SESSION

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
8

• Why
Photography
Education

• Power
of
Photography/
The
Language
of
Photography

• Uses
of
Photography/
Visual
Literacy
Concept
&
Strategies

History
of
Photography

SESSION
• Knowing
Photography

3

• Mechanical
History
(development
of
Camera
Body)

• Chemical
History
(development
of
film
&
processes)

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

How camera works
SESSION METHODOLOGY:

lecture

pracHcal
session

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
9

IN THIS SESSION

Types
of
Camera

• SLR
camera

• TLR
camera

• Digital
Camera

• Compact

Camera

• Polaroid
Camera

How
the
Camera
Works

SESSION
Camera
as
a
tool
-‐
Identify
a
photographic
Camera
Body

4

•
Instruct
camera
handling

using
the
35mm
camera

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

• Different
parts
of

camera

body

Practicing Technique & Creating images

PracHcal
Session

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Historical

Photographs

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
10

IN THIS SESSION

• Focus

• Shutter
speed

• Aperture-‐
f
stop
&
t
stop

• Exposure
Control

• Shutter
Aperture
&
their

relations

• SAFE

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Film & digital imaging

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
11

Lecture

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
negeHve
and

digital
Photographs

IN THIS SESSION

SESSION

5

Film
-‐
Emulsion

• Types
of
Film

• Advantages
of
Different
Films

• Indoor
/
Outdoor
Films

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

• Light
Sensitivity
is
Expressed
With
ISO
Numbers

• Using
Different
ISO
Ratings

Digital
Capturing

• Removable
Memory
Cards

• Types
of
Cards

• How
Much
Memory
is
Enough

• The
'Formatting'
Option

• Media
Color
is
Expressed
in
K
Settings

• Color
Temperature
and
Light

Exposure

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
12

PracHcal
Session

Short
Quizes

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

related
to
Exposure

IN THIS SESSION

• Correct
Exposure

SESSION
• Zone
Scale

6

• Light
Metering-‐
TTL
&
hand
held
metering

• Film
Latitude

• High
Key
&
Low
Key
Photography

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

10 photo EXERCISES
Light and lighting

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
13

PracHcal
Session

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

IN THIS SESSION

Light

SESSION
• Source
of
Light

7

• Quality
of
Light

• Quantity
of
Light

• Direction
of
Light

• Distribution
of
Light

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Lighting

• Use
of
Day
Light

• Use
of
Artificial
Light

• Natural
Lighting

• Stylized
Lighting

Lens and depth of field

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
14


Lecture

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

IN THIS SESSION

SESSION

8

Lens,
Focal
length
&
Photography
lens
constructions

Photographic
Lens

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

• Prime
Lens

• Zoom
Lens

Prime
Lens

Wide
Angle
Lens
Normal
Lens
Telly
Lens

10mm-‐35mm
35mm-‐70mm
70mm-∞

Depth
of
Field

• How
depth
of
field
works

• Compensation
With
Shutter
Speeds

• Selective
Depth
Of
Field
Examples

10 photo EXERCISES

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
15

Film Process & Print:

Lecture

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

SESSION

9

IN THIS SESSION

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Darkroom
Techniques

Digital
Darkroom

Composition,

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
16

Framing and aesthetics

Draw
a
picture
of
future
world

Make
your
own
Story

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs
and

discussion

IN THIS SESSION

The
Language
of
Photography

First
impressions

SESSION
• List
ten
details
that
you
see
in
the
photograph.

10

What
else
do
you
see?

Composition

• Where
is
your
eye
drawn?

Describe
the
pattern,
shapes,
and
colors.

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

•
• Look
away
and
then
look
at
the
photograph
again.
What
caught
your
eye

first?

• Why
does
that
stand
out?

Photographic
attributes

• Find
the
pattern
of
light
and
shadow.
What
does
the
lighting
draw
your
attention
to?

• Describe
what
is
in
focus.

• What
is
the
photographer’s
point
of
view?

• What
else
do
you
notice
about
how
the
photograph
was
made?

Content

• What
is
the
subject
of
the
photograph?

• What
questions
do
you
have
about
the
subject?

Style&
Genre

• Use
an
adjective
to
describe
the
style
of
the
photograph.

• Can
you
guess
what
genre
this
photograph
represents?
What
makes
you
say
that?

Meaning

• How
does
the
photograph
make
you
feel?

• What
does
the
photograph
make
you
think
of?

• Why
do
you
think
the
photographer
made
these
artistic
choices?

What
do
you
think
the
photograph
is
saying?

Self-‐assessment

• What
areas
were
difficult
to
answer?

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
17

• Photographic
attributes
and
technique?
Composition?
Content?
Style
or
genre?

Meaning?

Digital photography

lecture

Discussion

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
Photographs

SESSION

11

IN THIS SESSION

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

o Digital
Imaging

o Digital
Photography

o Digital
post
in
Photography

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
18

FINAL Project Photo Story

Photo story

Oral
PresentaHons

ﬁnding
Stories

SESSION

12

Power
Point
PresentaHons
of
a
Photo

story
and
discussion

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

IN THIS SESSION

• Photo
Story

• Story
Board

• Cropping

• Editing

Basic
Discussion
on
Photographic
Questions
/
Reading

Images

• What
do
you
see
in
this
picture?

• What
makes
you
say
that?

• What
is
going
on
in
this
picture?

• What
information
do
you
see
in
the

picture
that
makes
you
say
that?

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

UNIVERSITY
OF
LIBERAL
ARTS
BANGLADESH
(ULAB)
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Here
is
a
list
of
what
I
stress
with
students:

1.
Photography
is
fun.

2.
Photography
is
about
light:
Learn
to
look
for
it,
observe
it,
and
capture
it.

3.
Your
vision
of
the
world
is
unique!

4.
You
are
a
photographer,
and
you
have
control
over
your
images.
The
harder
you
work
in
my

class,
the
more
control
you’ll
have.

5.
Always
take
credit
for
your
images,
whether
they
are
intentional
or
‘lucky
accidents.’

6.
Learn
from
mistakes
and
try
to
reproduce
any
‘lucky
accidents.’

7.
Think
critically
about
your
pictures
and
learn
to
talk
about
your
work.
(Even
the
youngest

students
can
speak
critically
about
photography
if
you
give
them
the
tools
to
express

themselves.)

8.
Talk
about
what
you’ve
created.
(Concepts
‘stick’
better
if
they
are
reinforced
at
the
end

of

each
class.
Gather
the
students
in
a
circle
and
let
them
discuss
each
other’s
images.

C o u r s e
S y l l a b u s
F a l l
2 0 1 1

Book
References:

1. Absolute
Beginner's
Guide
to
Digital
Photography
(7Summits)

2. The
Art
of
Color
Photography
by
John
Hedgecoe

3. Creative
Black
and
White
Digital
Photography
-‐
Tips
and
Techniques
by
Harold
Devis

4. Digital
SLR
Cameras
and
Photography
For
Dummies
3rd
Ed.
2009
-‐
(Malestrom)

5. Perfect
Digital
Photography
2nd
Edition
(2009)
-‐
(Malestrom)

6. The
Digital
Photography
Book
-‐
Scott
Kelby
Volumes
1,
2,
3

Faculty

Razibul Hossain Khondoker
Senior Lecturer

Media Studies and Journalism Department

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

Email: razibul.chithi@gmail.com
Call: +88 0173 83 01 003

“Knowledge
of
photography
is
just
as
important
as
that
of
the
alphabet.”
Laszlo
Moholy-‐Nagy,
Photographer,
1932

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