Introduction to Photography — DU B. A. (Hons) Journalism Previous Year Question Papers

3. Candidates have to answer ALL the questions in Part A and ANY THREE questions in Part B. 4. Questions in Part A carry 10 marks each and questions in Part B carry 20 marks each. 1. (a) Discuss the early development of photography from film-based methods to digital imaging. (b) What are the main contributions of digital technology to photography as an art, profession, and social medium? 2. (a) Define exposure in photography. Explain how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO together influence brightness and depth of field. (b) What is white balance? Explain how colour temperature can alter the mood and accuracy of an image. 3. (a) Explain the importance of composition and framing in building visual stories. Mention any two composition techniques with examples. (b) What is composition in photography? Explain how visual elements such as lines, shapes, colour, and balance contribute to creating a meaningful and visually appealing photograph. 4. (a) Describe the types of lenses used in photography. Explain how wide-angle, telephoto, and macro lenses affect visual storytelling. (b) Discuss the types of lighting used in professional photography. Explain the three-point lighting arrangement with examples. 5. (a) Discuss the photo editing workflow in detail. How do tools like cropping, colour balance, and contrast correction help refine an image? (b) Explain the features and uses of CoreDRAW in vector-based design and its integration with digital photography projects. 6. (a) Write a detailed essay on the major genres of photography portrait, fashion, travel, and documentary — highlighting their creative purpose and challenges. (b) Analyze the rise of digital and mobile photography in the social media age and its influence on visual communication and audience behaviour. 7. (a) What do you understand by ethics in photography? Discuss issues related to manipulation, consent, and authenticity with examples. (b) Examine the role of photojournalism as a visual record of' social and political realities. Mustrate your answer with suitable historical or contemporary examples.