Diploma in Photography Syllabus and Subjects

The Diploma in Photography syllabus can be divided into two semesters. It covers different aspects of Photography with extensive practice with different subjects and perspectives, such as the camera, lighting, subject, and perspectives. The course, along with core subjects in the semester, even includes other specializations for further skill development. The course has an internship and has in-depth study and research work during the entire course period.

Semester wise Diploma in Photography Syllabus

The Diploma in Photography course consists of core and elective subjects and depending on the university/college, they may differ slightly. It has 2 parts -a compulsory set of courses covering all foundation areas in literature and a set of elective courses that aims at building job-specific skills and knowledge. The Diploma in Photography course is designed to ensure that the students are able to learn about all the vital aspects of the subjects. The semester wise courses are as follows:

Diploma in Photography First Year Syllabus

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Introduction to Digital Photography	Image Enhancement Techniques
Camera settings	Advanced Photoshop
Digital Capture	Advanced flash photography
Macro photography	Fashion and Modelling Photography
Exposure Techniques	Wildlife Photography
Exposure Techniques	Commercial Photography
Landscape photography	Fashion Modeling photography
Basics of Photoshop	Wedding photography
Usage of different lenses	Exploring medium format camera
Flash photography	Special Effects
Scanning and Image Editing	Final Project
-	Internship

Diploma in Photography Subjects

The Diploma in Photography subjects taught in the course are mostly similar for all the colleges, but it varies depending on the institution's course module. But, the overall subjects are quite similar but put in a different order, depending on the teaching method. Overall, the course makes them have a peculiar way of theoretical studies of fundamentals of Photography, photography techniques, and ethics.

Core Subjects:

• Foundation of Photography
• History of Photography
• Basics of Photoshop
• Natural and Artificial Lighting

Elective Subjects:

• Vision Inspired Photography
• Lightroom
• Advanced Photography technique
• Evolution of Photography and its advanced technique
• Starting and serving the business world

Diploma in Photography Course Structure

The Diploma in Photography course syllabus is designed to mainly include Foundation of Photography, History of Photography, Basics of Photoshop, Natural and Artificial Lighting, and elective subjects, that overall gives the knowledge to work in the job sectors. This field sharpens a student's mind to tackle the daily obstacles faced in their workplace, studies & other similar aspects. The course involves subjects which include aspects like

• Literary theory
• Core Subjects
• Elective Subjects
• Practical

Diploma in Photography Teaching Methodology and Techniques

Diploma in Photography is a course focusing on different aspects of the photography technique and camera handling. The course is designed based on requirements and helps get the most exposure regarding the field, and the Diploma in Photography course subjects deal with the same. Learning strategies have varying implications for courses.

• Assignments
• Case studies/ Practical work
• Internships

Diploma in Photography Projects

Diploma in Photography Project, Which is Known As a mini-thesis, is A compulsory Project For The Students To Complete at the end of their semester. Students should regard their projects as an ideal opportunity to integrate what they have learned during the program and apply it to their future working profession.

Some of the project topics are

• A review of the current technologies, cultural methods, and the social practices of snapshot photography.
• Exploring the relationship between the professional values of photojournalism and the process of digital photo editing and the generation of online news videos.
• Truth or Fiction? The impact of ethical and societal perspectives on media imagery during the digital era.
• An examination of the realism of Landscape Photography.
• Photojournalism: What are the ethical issues of reporting the impact of Covid-19

Diploma in Photography Reference Books

A diploma in Photography course is one meant for the specialization in the field of teaching. The topics taught in the course module are very much enough. But, to get a deep or in-depth knowledge, there are certain books published by the -authors, who have opened up about their thought process, and thus helps in being more skilled and knowledgeable about photography and lighting which are a major part of Diploma in Photography subjects.

Diploma in Photography Books

Name of Book	Author
Understanding Exposure	Bryan Peterson
Photoshop for Photographers	John Slavio
The Art of Photography	Bruce Barnbaum
Photography: The Definitive Visual History	Tom Ang
DSLR Photography for Beginners	Brian Black