Forensic & Crime Scene Photography

Catalog description

The theory and practice of forensic and crime scene photography, with a specific focus upon the proficiency and development of technical photography skills in legal and field environments. Students will obtain an introduction to the basic principles of photography and significant academic and technical exposure and skill-building in forensic photography, with a focus upon photographic documentation of forensic environments, including crime scene photography, injury documentation, traffic collision and property damage, evidence photography, forensic light source photography, low light/nighttime scene photography, specialized crime scene photography, and proper and lawful photographic evidence collection. A comprehensive review of academic legal knowledge regarding the rules of evidence and crime scene investigation techniques as it relates to crime scene photography. 36.00 hours lecture and 54.00 hours laboratory. (Same as PHO-27) (Letter grade only)