Forensic Photography

Catalog description

This course centers on the use of numerous photography skills to document items of evidence for comparison purposes and to aid the trier of fact in a court of law. Through theory and practical application inside and outside of the classroom students obtain a basic understanding of how to operate a still single-lens reflex digital camera. Students also learn a range of techniques to enhance their photograph through the use of levels, curves and exposure of the image. Other learning includes lens selection, lighting, color temperature, and alternative light sources. Students come to understand that application of their photography skills to simulated crime scenes and evidence requires flexibility and creativity. The course concludes with an introduction to image processing in Adobe Photoshop.