Forensic Photography

Catalog description

This course is a comprehensive overview of crime scene photography principles and applications. The course will cover camera operation utilizing digital format, light exposure and the use of flash to capture images that will meet legal challenges in court. The student will use a 35 mm digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) with manual exposure control capability that is used in forensic photography. The student will be exposed to on demand on camera functions, basic photograph principles and specialized techniques. The student who successfully completes this course will obtain a working knowledge of forensics photography and an introduction to basic crime scene photography skills.