Diploma in Photography

What is the Diploma in Photography?

Diploma in Photography is a Photography course at the diploma level, emphasizing the dual role of a photographer as both an artist and a technician. The curriculum strives for a balance between theory and practical sessions to cultivate students who can define and recognize the creative process, analyze photos in terms of their artistic style and expression, and possess an advanced understanding of digital photography. The program, offered by the Institute of Photography, targets beginner and intermediate photographers seeking to enhance their photography and composition skills, alongside learning about image editing.

Syllabus and Course Content

Part I

Theory of Basic Photography

1. History of Photography: Early experiments and later developments
2. Films, cameras & processing
3. Photographic optics: Light character
4. Cameras: Different parts of a camera
5. Lenses: Wide, zoom, tele, macro, fish-eye
6. Aperture functions
7. Shutters functions
8. Focusing: Spot, Matrix
9. International Standard Organization (ISO)
10. Exposures: Exposure meter functions
11. Colour filters: Different kinds
12. Photographic light sources: Natural and artificial
13. Composition: Rules of composition
14. Flash

Part II

Digital Imaging

1. Sensors
2. Light-room, Photoshop
3. Photo Tools
4. Photo Corrections
5. Portrait Photography: Basic lighting systems
6. Studio lighting: 1/2/3 lights - soft-boxes, snoot, barn doors
7. Photographing head-shots, ¼, ½, ¾
8. Wildlife, fashion, and photo-journalism
9. Photographing in available light
10. Close-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 filters: 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

Course Suitability:

• Aimed at making aspiring photographers competent in facing challenges in the professional world.
• Provides a personal interface with the industry, essential for obtaining the initial break.

Benefits of Diploma in Photography:

• Equips photographers to reflect on artistic aspects and develop competence in evaluating briefs.
• Ideally suited for those who want to pursue professional photography seriously, with the opportunity to start their work soon after completing the course.

Employment Areas:

• Colleges & Universities

• Digital Media Houses
• Film Industry
• News & Media
• Photography Shops
• Wildlife Photography/Documentary

Job Types:

• Fashion Photographer
• Freelance Photographer
• Photo Journalist
• Photographer
• Photoshop Editor
• Still Life Photographer