Course Introduction

MODULE 1 – CONCEPT OF PHOTOGRAPHY

This module include the introduction of photography which explain the quality of photography, their developmental history which cover the precursor technologies and invented technologies, basic principles and techniques of camera, concept of light, colored photography (black and white photography), digital photography, development in photography and enlargement (film photography, synthesis photography, dual photography and light field photography) and portable electronic device.

MODULE 2 – PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA

This module covers the introduction of photography and camera, history of camera, about camera - types of camera (compact digital cameras, digital SLR cameras, mirror-less cameras, action cameras, 360 cameras and film cameras), parts of camera (body, lens, sensor, flash card and battery), depth of field, angle of view, focal length, parts of lenses (wide-angle lens, standard lens, medium lens, telephoto lens and ultra-telephoto lens), exposing, developing and printing, linkage of camera and film negative and explain the method of crime scene photography and laboratory photography.

MODULE 3 – CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Crime scene photography has the forensic importance. This module include the introduction of crime scene photography, photo documentation forms which cover the some steps, overall photography, mid-range photography, close-up photography which have the evidence included biological evidence, chemical evidence, patterned evidence and trace evidence, the photographic documentation of bodies and wounds and photography of artifacts.

MODULE 4 – EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION I 

This module covers the introduction of evidence photography and documentation, crime scene documentation which include the following steps (secure the scene, evaluate conditions, shoot the scene, photograph the victims, photograph the evidence, evidence markers and re-shoot for new evidence), document and fingerprint photography and enlargement, photographic documentation of bodies, wound and injuries, photographing and documenting an accident crime scene, photographic documentation of blood stains on walls, floors and clothing and photographic documentation of impression evidence (friction ridge, foot wear and tire)

MODULE 5 – EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION II

This module provides the further information of evidence photography and documentation which covers the major topic of photographic documentation of traffic accident scenes, scenes regarding arson and explosives, violent crime scenes, special considerations for digital photography and legal foundation for photographic evidence.

MODULE 6 – PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Photogrammetry is the discipline of making measurements from photographs, in which photographs of real world object or scene will be converted into a map, drawing, measurement or a 3D model. This module covers the information about the term photogrammetry, perspective and natural grid photogrammetry and reverse projection photogrammetry.

MODULE 1 – CONCEPT OF PHOTOGRAPHY

This module include the introduction of photography which explains the quality of photography, their developmental history which cover the precursor technologies and invented technologies, basic principles and techniques of camera, concept of light, colored photography (black and white photography), digital photography, development in photography and enlargement (film photography, synthesis photography, dual photography and light field photography) and portable electronic device.

MODULE 2 – PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA

This module covers the introduction of photography and camera, history of camera, about camera - types of camera (compact digital cameras, digital SLR cameras, mirror-less cameras, action cameras, 360 cameras and film cameras), parts of camera (body, lens, sensor, flash card and battery), depth of field, angle of view, focal length, parts of lenses (wide-angle lens, standard lens, medium lens, telephoto lens and ultra-telephoto lens), exposing, developing and printing, linkage of camera and film negative and explain the method of crime scene photography and laboratory photography.

MODULE 3 – CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Crime scene photography has the forensic importance. This module include the introduction of crime scene photography, photo documentation forms, overall photography, mid-range photography, close-up photography which have the evidence included biological evidence, chemical evidence, patterned evidence and trace evidence, the photographic documentation of bodies and wounds and photography of artifacts.

MODULE 4 – EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION I

This module covers the introduction of evidence photography and documentation, crime scene documentation which include the following steps (secure the scene, evaluate conditions, shoot the scene, photograph the victims, photograph the evidence, evidence markers and re-shoot for new evidence), document and fingerprint photography and enlargement, photographic documentation of bodies, wound and injuries, photographing and documenting an accident crime scene, photographic documentation of blood stains on walls, floors and clothing and photographic documentation of impression evidence (friction ridge, foot wear and tire).

MODULE 5 – EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION II

This module provides the further information of evidence photography and documentation which covers the major topic of photographic documentation of traffic accident scenes, scenes regarding arson and explosives, violent crime scenes, special considerations for digital photography and legal foundation for photographic evidence.

MODULE 6 – SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SITUATION

Photography is the best method to capture the crime scene which can be helpful in further analysis. There are different situations in which special photography techniques are used to document that scene which is described in this module. So in this module learner will be able to acquire the knowledge regarding accidental photography, photography taken by surveillance cameras, taken from an aircraft while in flight (Arial Photograph) and taking photos underwater.

MODULE 7 – PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Photogrammetry is the discipline of making measurements from photographs, in which photographs of real world object or scene will be converted into a map, drawing, measurement or a 3D model. This module covers the information about the term photogrammetry, perspective and natural grid photogrammetry and reverse projection photogrammetry.

MODULE 8 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

This module covers the legal aspects of photography which provides the detailed information about micro and macro photography, sketching and photography of the scene of crime, effects of photography and post processing, basics of different Photoshop and legal consideration which should be kept in mind related to crime scene photography.

The course is designed for empowering the keen learners of photography with the fulfillment of objectives of forensic. The learners are introduced to various types, conditions, why, when, and how of the situations for photography from the Expert's point of view. 

The Forensic Photographer has to capture the evidence as such located at the crime scene. This is ensured to have an authenticated and real idea of evidence condition and location at the scene of crime even if it faces any damage.

The learners may aim for Forensic Photographer in various Government Forensic Science Laboratories at Central as well as State level. One can also practice as a self-employed photographer working for the police, private, and other law enforcement agencies.

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