GMS6357

Elective Course
Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the history of photography and utilization of a camera in a crime scene setting. Students will learn basic photography skills, camera operation, exposure control, relational photographs, and flash control for crime scene and evidence documentation. 

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of visual images 
• Identify the rules of crime scene photography 
• Outline technical aspects of basic camera operation 
• Identify basic exposure concepts of photography 
• Identify lighting issues relative to crime scene photography 
• Evaluate aspects of photograph composition 
• Demonstrate methods for creating an acceptable photograph 
• Demonstrate knowledge of photography production 
• Demonstrate knowledge of crime scene documentation through photography 

Topics:

• Module 1: Introduction and History of Photography 
• Module 2: Composition and Cardinal Rules 
• Module 3: Crime Scene Photography 
• Module 4: Basic Exposure Non-Flash Concepts 
• Module 5: Focus, Depth of Field, and Lenses 
• Module 6: Electronic Flash 
• Module 7: Ultraviolet, Infrared, and Fluorescence 
• Module 8: Special Photography Situations 
• Module 9: Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography and Legal Issues Related to Photographs and Digital Images