In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of Digital Photography course offered by ITIs. It is a job oriented vocational trade. This article covers topics such as trade details, duration, syllabus, admission process and career prospects.
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ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) in India are offering some of the best vocational courses out there. Digital Photography trade/course is one such job oriented vocational course. For govt jobs, please check – list of government jobs after passing ITI.
It is a 1 year long ITI course. 10th passed students (under 10+2 system of schooling) are eligible to pursue this course. At the end of training, successful candidates are awarded Vocational Training certificates. Also check – Interior design courses.
Digital Photography ITI course is also sometimes known simply as ITI Photography/Photographer course.
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ITI Digital Photography Course: An Introduction
As the name suggests, ITI Digital Photography trade focuses on various aspects of photography such as – the art of photography, working of cameras, types of cameras, lens, angles, lighting, operating a camera, maintaining and repairing a camera, editing and developing photographs, printing photographs etc. Also check – Web design courses.
The course also introduces students to different disciplines and branches within the field of photography such as – fashion photography, product photography, wildlife photography, sports photography etc.
The main aim of this trade is to provide vocational training to candidates and turn them into skilled and qualified photographers! The course thus aims at developing a skilled work-force of qualified photographers in India.
Digital Photography course trains students in areas such as –
- Introduction to digital photography
- Familiarization of various types of cameras
- Setting up ideal lighting conditions
- Operating various types of cameras
- Editing images using computer applications
- Printing photographs
- Maintaining and repairing photography equipment
- Various shooting techniques (sports, fashion, events, products etc)
- Familiarization of various types of lenses
Let us check out the basic course details now –
ITI Digital Photography Course details
Type of course
It is a Vocational Training Certificate course.
Duration
1 year (divided into 2 semesters).
Eligibility criteria
10th pass (under 10+2 system of schooling) is the minimum qualification required to pursue this course.
Also read: Photography courses after 10th
Institutes and admission process
Many private and government operated ITIs across India are offering Digital Photography trade. Most of them rely on merit based admission process. Some ITIs are also know to rely on direct admission process.
Syllabus
The syllabus can roughly be divided into two parts –
- Trade theory
- Trade practical
Important trade theory subjects –
- Introduction to photography
- Introduction to cameras
- Visual communication
- Light and light sources
- Color temperature and balance
- Exposure
- Shutter speed
- Lens and its accessories
- Image editing software
- Computer application
- Relevant equipment (printer, scanner and capture card)
- Introduction to videography
- Lighting systems
- Sound recording, editing and mixing
- Production planning
- Camera setup
- Operating various photography equipment
- Visual digitization
- Handling storage devices like HDD, CDs, DVDs, Pen drives etc
- Different image and video formats
Important trade practical subjects –
- Familiarization with the institute
- Handling different types of cameras
- Using different types of lights
- Indoor and outdoor photography
- Practice photography using various lighting techniques
- Digital image editing using software
- Practice scanning images and photographs
- Handling video cameras
- Handling HDDs, DVDs and CDs
- Using microphones
- Use of reflectors, skimmers and various lighting setups
- Production planning practical
- Shooting and editing of short documentary, interview, music video etc
- Industrial visit
- Project work
Digital Photography scope & jobs
ITI Digital Photography course passed candidates have diverse job opportunities available in front of them. Self employment is a great opportunity available in front of them.
Some of the well known private sector recruiters are –
- Photography studios
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Publishing firms
- Libraries
- Event management companies
- Art galleries
- Hospitals
- Advertisement agencies
- MNCs
- Film and TV production houses
In the above mentioned work setups, ITI Digital Photography trade passed students may don the following roles –
- Photographer
- Fashion Photographer
- Assistant Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Forensic Journalist
- Corporate Photographer
- Videographer
- Photo Editor
- Printing Specialist
Self-employment opportunities include –
- Starting own photo studio
- Starting own photography equipment shop
- Becoming freelance photographer (weddings, events, for magazines etc)
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