About the Department:
Fergusson College has a well
established photography department since 1983.The optional course in Motion
Picture Photography was conducted as part of the 85 pattern of the Pune
University. The college was awarded the vocational course in Still Photography
and Audio Visual Production by the UGC in 1994. The name of the course was
changed to Photography and Audio Visual Production with due permission from the
authorities of the Pune University in 2006-2007.
The Photography department is housed in a separate building. A well equipped
and spacious studio and independent computer laboratory is available for the
students. A good collection of books related to Photography and A V production
is also available in the departmental library.
Students offering this course at the final year are benefitted by this course
and are very successful in their career in various media related fields. Many
of them are established as photographers, are independent producers and some
are free lancers.
The course is conducted by active participation of leading professionals in the
field of media, photography and communication. Their expertise and experience
is shared with the students of this course. Besides this guest lectures and
workshops by experts are also arranged for the benefit of the students.
Students organize annual photography exhibition which gives them a live
experience of event management.
Programs/Course Offered:
First Year B. Sc. Theory Paper Basic Photography: This course includes
introduction to photography, the science and aesthetics of photography, a
thorough study of SLR camera and other equipment.
Theory Paper II-Introduction to Mass communication: This course includes
introduction to mass communication and the print, radio and the television as
medium of mass communication.Assignments are designed to get familiar with the
concepts in communication and media.
Practical: This course includes assignments in mass communication and
basic camera handling techniques.
Second Year B. Sc.: Theory Paper Advanced photography: This course
includes a detailed understanding of the photographic process and the
equipment. Colour photography is also introduced in this course.
Theory Paper II- Acoustics: This course includes the studio and the
architectural acoustics. Various equipments used in recording and reproducing
sound are discussed in this course.
Practical: This course includes assignments in acoustics and photography.
Third Year B. Sc.:
Theory Paper I- This course discuss the technical aspects of
communication such as the transmission and reception of signals, the equipment
used for this purpose and related aspects.
Theory Paper II- This course trains students for radio and video production.
All aspects of an AV production such as preproduction, production and post
production are discussed in this course. Assignments are designed to expose
students to all aspects of AV production.
Practical: Practicals are designed to get hands on experience in
colour photography, still life, digital photography and AV production.
Project: Third year students are required to work on a project.
Students offering photography produce a video film of about seven to eight
minutes duration. They get a firsthand experience of handling a video camera
and equipment used for post production.
Entrepreneurship development: All aspects of starting an independent
business are discussed in this course.
All the course are taught by visiting faculty. These faculty members are drawn
from leading figures in the concerned industry.
Besides these course students are also given inputs in Key Competency Skills
such as communication skills, soft skills, presentation skills etc. for all
three years.
Information of the Student: (For last 3 years)
Graduate (in numbers):
| Sr. No. |
Year |
No. of Students |
| 1 |
2009-2010 |
15 |
| 2 |
2010-2011 |
13 |
| 3 |
2011-2012 |
11 |
Other Activities:
1) Foto Club: This club is formed by the students of Photography
department. It is open to any student from the college. This is a place where
students meet and discuss photography and related issues in a informal manner.
Guest lectures and seminars by professional photographers are arranged by the
students. Foto Sync, the annual photography exhibition is arranged under the
banner of this club.
2) Fergusson Film Club: This is a campus film club launched recently.
Classic movies by Indian and foreign
directors are screened every month. The film club is registered with the
Federation of Film Societies of India. A discussion on various aspects of films
screened is carried out by the students. Membership is open for college
students and staff members.
3) Foto Sync: The annual photography competition and exhibition is
arranged along with other college festivals. Lectures and workshops by leading
photographers are arranged during the festival.
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