Certificate in photography (1 YEAR)

📸 Certificate in Photography (1 Year) – Syllabus

 1: Introduction to Photography

• History & evolution of photography
• Types of photography (portrait, landscape, fashion, wildlife, etc.)
• Understanding different camera types (DSLR, mirrorless, analog)
• Photography terminology (ISO, shutter speed, aperture, exposure triangle)

 2: Equipment & Camera Handling

• Parts and functions of a camera
• Lenses and their uses (prime, zoom, macro, wide-angle)
• Accessories: Tripod, filters, flash, reflectors, diffusers
• Safe handling and maintenance of gear

3: Lighting Techniques

• Natural vs artificial lighting
• Use of reflectors and diffusers
• Studio lighting setup: softbox, umbrella, key & fill light
• Outdoor lighting: golden hour, harsh light, backlighting

4: Composition and Aesthetics

• Rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, framing
• Depth of field and bokeh
• Color theory and mood
• Storytelling through composition

5: Genres of Photography

• Portrait photography
• Street and documentary
• Nature and wildlife
• Travel and landscape
• Product and commercial
• Fashion and event photography

6: Photo Editing & Post-Processing

• Introduction to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• RAW vs JPEG workflow
• Color correction, retouching, cropping
• Exporting for web and print

7: Fieldwork and Practical Training

• Guided photo walks
• Real-time shooting assignments
• Indoor & outdoor photoshoots
• Studio sessions

8: Photography Business & Ethics

• Copyright & intellectual property
• Client dealing and pricing
• Portfolio presentation
• Ethics in photojournalism and consent