Course Content and Outcome Guide for CJA 231
- Date:
- 11-MAR-2011
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- CJA 231
- Course Title:
- Crime Scene Photography
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
Course Description
Introduces crime scene photography skills to aid in crime scene and evidentiary documentation. Includes camera operation, exposure control, proficiency in relational photos, close- up photography, lighting, flash control and videography. Prerequisite: WR 121 and CJA 111. Audit available.Addendum to Course Description
Covers basic settings and operations of a typical digital SLR camera and video camera. Then proceeds to advanced camera techniques and procedures to detect and photographically document a crime scene.
Intended Outcomes for the course
· Photograph crime scenes with an understanding of digital and video imaging technology and evidentiary issues
· Document crimes scenes using cameras in a manner that will withstand courtroom scrutiny
· Properly document and store photographic evidence
Course Activities and Design
· Class lecture and demonstration
· Films and videos
· Proper Lighting
· Mock crime scene photography
· Computer assisted photography documentation
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Outcome assessment may include the following: examinations, quizzes, class participation, assignments and projects
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
· Operation of digital and video cameras
· Proper lighting
· General crime scene and evidence photography
· Bloodstain photography
· Fingerprint photography
· Photographing night scenes
· Court testimony regarding photographic evidence