Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0032
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-MCF-VD-P
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (176 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 visual documentation (photography)
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide entry-level knowledge and skills to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces needed for still photography support in an uncontrolled environment in support of the commander’s intent.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate photography fundamentals to capture still photographs in support of customer requirements in an operational/uncontrolled environment
  • Demonstrate production workflow to create still photography products in an operational/uncontrolled environment
  • Perform forensic, investigative and sensitive area documentation using still photographs
  • Batch edit, export and transmit time-sensitive still photography products in an operational/uncontrolled environment
  • Prepare and present an after-action brief/report and portfolio and demo reels after capturing still photographs in an uncontrolled action event

General Topics:

  • Photography
  • Light theory
  • Imagery requirements
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Battle damage and legal/crime scenes assessment
  • Forensic and investigative photography
  • Night vision equipment
  • Archive system
  • Exporting media
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials