COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduces the selection and use of visual recording devices and their application to crime scene, interview, interrogation and criminal investigation activities. Lecture 1 hr. per week.
 

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to basic photographic tools and their applications in crime scenes or investigations.
 

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES:

Basic understanding of criminal investigations through experience or ADJ 236.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME:

• To gain practical knowledge of a 35m camera
• To gain photographic perspective for filming investigations or related evidence
• To gain practical knowledge of digital photography as well as camcorders and their use at crime scenes
• To introduce the student to other photographic tools used at a crime scene

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED:

• Parts of 35 mm camera
• Familiarity with Press or Polaroid cameras
• Different types of black and white and color films
• Different types of lenses used in photography
• Approaches for photographing crime scenes
• Photographic enlargements and their use in investigations

EXTRA TOPICS - MAY BE INCLUDED

Related photographic techniques and tools at the discretion of the instructor.