Course Overview:
The BA in Photography covers essential skills in digital and analog photography, lighting, editing, and composition. It includes art history, visual theory, and practical studio work, preparing students for careers in fine arts, media, and commercial photography.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Photography
History of Photography
Principles of Visual Arts and Design
Digital Photography I (Basics)
Composition and Lighting Techniques
English Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Intermediate Photography Techniques
Color Theory in Photography
Photo Editing and Image Manipulation
Camera Handling and Techniques
Portrait Photography I
Visual Storytelling
Semester 3:
Advanced Digital Photography
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Fashion and Commercial Photography I
Travel and Landscape Photography
Lighting for Studio Photography
Photography Aesthetics and Criticism
Semester 4:
Film Photography and Darkroom Techniques
Fashion and Commercial Photography II
Nature and Wildlife Photography
Photo Retouching and Digital Workflow
Visual Narratives and Cinematography
Photography in Media and Advertising
Semester 5:
Creative Photography Projects
Experimental and Fine Art Photography
Editorial Photography
Professional Photography Practices
Photography in Film and Television
Internship/Practical Training
Semester 6:
Major Photography Project/Portfolio
Contemporary Trends in Photography
Event and Wedding Photography
Ethics and Copyright in Photography
Entrepreneurship in Photography
Comprehensive Viva/Final Evaluation
Average Fees:
₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year (depending on the institution and location)
Exams to Attend:
Entrance Exams for Photography: Some institutions may conduct entrance exams or assess portfolios for admission. Common entrance exams include:
XIC OET (Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test)
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology) (For Fashion Photography focus)
University-specific entrance exams
Top 10 Institutions for Photography in India (Combined Ranking):
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU), Hyderabad
Symbiosis School of Photography, Pune
Delhi College of Art, New Delhi
Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
National Institute of Photography, Mumbai
Delhi School of Photography, New Delhi
Light & Life Academy, Ooty
Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida
Top 10 Institutions for Photography in Kerala:
Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID), Kollam
Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam
Cochin Media School, Kochi
College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum
Creative Hut Institute of Photography, Kottayam
Farook College, Kozhikode
Department of Fine Arts, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Cochin College, Kochi
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi