Overview

  • BA (Hons.) Photography
  • Duration : 4 years
  • Annual Fees : Rs. 80,000/- + University fees

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program aims at inculcating all the necessary skills required to compete as a professional photographer. The students after completing the course can directly be absorbed into the industry and serve the society with their acute knowledge of photo aesthetics and visual grammar. Faculties and experts from the field of photography guide and expose students to the diverse specialization while hands-on experience enhances their photography skills and creativity.

The program tries to develop the student gradually from introduction to the field of photography to proficiency in the nuance of the field. The practical approach to the teaching-learning process leads to the holistic development of the graduate. Each semester with mandatory internship, projects, and dissertations enhance the understanding of core areas of photography and complement the final professional outcome of the program.

The program prepare students in the following fields:

  • Wedding Photography
  • Portrait & Table-Top Photography
  • Glamour Photography
  • Nature & Wildlife Photography
  • Photojournalism & Social Documentary
  • Architectural Photography
  • Fine Art Photography
  • Travel & Landscape Photography
  • Photo Branding and Marketing
  • Photo Aesthetics and Appreciation

Syllabus

First Semester

Second Semester
Introduction to Photography Portrait Photography
History of Photography Photography Environment (lighting)
Camera Mechanism Computer Applications for Photography
Photography Optics Wedding Photography
Grooming for Photograph Soft Communicative Skills
Environmental Science Cinematic Videography
Photography (Camera) Accessories Drone Photography

Third Semester

Fourth Semester
Set Designing Basics of Glamour Photography
Table Top Photography Wildlife and Nature Photography
Creative Colour Concepts Video Production
Photojournalism Architectural Photography
Personality Development Photo Branding and Marketing
Travel and Landscape Photography Photo Aesthetics and Appreciation

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester
Portfolio Field Internship**
Conceptual and Manipulation Seminar**
Photography
Social Documentary
Project

 

** Semester 6 – 16 weeks INTERNSHIP Evaluation:

This semester the student has to undertake a 16 week Industrial Internship with a mid-term progress report after 8 weeks in person or through Skype. The end-term evaluation will be done through a Seminar presentation and report submitted by students at the end of the Internship in the presence of members from industry and academia.

Eligibility

  • 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
  • Proficiency in the English language

Fees

Particulars Amount Remarks
Tuition Fees ₹80000/- Yearly
Application Form & MGMU-CET ₹2000/- One Time
Examination Fees ₹5000/- Yearly
Student Activity ₹2000/- Yearly
UMIS & Student Insurance ₹3000/- One Time
Caution Money Deposit ₹5000/- Refundable
Eligibility Fees ₹5000/- One Time
Alumni Association Membership fees ₹2000/- One Time