CRJ 333 - CSI & Forensic Photography

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course emphasizes photography fundamentals and practical techniques for crime scene and evidence documentation. Concentrating on technical aspects specific to creating images for investigative purposes, topics include alternate light sources as well as an exploration of special considerations for analysis, documentation, and presentation.
Competencies

Produce fair and accurate representations of crime scenes.
1. Demonstrate basic concepts of evidence and crime scene photography.
2. Use three types of crime scene photography: overall, mid-range and close-up.
3. Develop fundamental knowledge of digital imaging technologies.
Critique image quality.
1. Demonstrate use of professional digital camera
2. Select appropriate settings for f-stops, shutter speed, exposure, and aperture for their effects on digital images.
Generate images using basic knowledge of exposure with and without flash.
1. Produce photos using oblique lighting and under UV light conditions
2. Use Paint with Light technique effectively.
Appraise legal issues related to photographs and digital imaging.
1. Assess relevant and material photos for admissibility.
2. Explain the requirement that a photograph has to be more probative than prejudicial.

Competencies Revised Date: 2019