GMS6357
Course Description: 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: Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
- 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:
| Week # | Module and Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Module 1: Introduction and History of Photography |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Module 2: Fundamentals of Camera Use and Operation |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Module 3: Fundamentals of Crime Scene Photography |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Module 4: Working with Light |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Module 5: Photographing Injuries, Markings, and Bloodstains |
| 10 | Module 6: Evidence Photography |
| 11 | |
| 12 | Module 7: Photography in the Laboratory
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| 13 | |
| 14 | Module 8: Shoe-wear and Tool-mark Impressions Photography |
| 15 | Final Exam |
