SYLLABUS IN CRMTIC 1NL

I. COURSES NUMBER : 40
II. COURSES TITLE : CRMTIC 1NL
III. CREDIT UNITS : 4 UNITS
IV. PRE-REQUISITES :
V. COURSES DESCRIPTION : PO LICE PHOTOGRAPHY

This course is designed to help the students understand fully police photography. This includes the study of the different types of camera and its principles,
kinds of photography as applied in police work as well as techniques in the preparation of photographic evidence in court.

VI.GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to :

1. Familiarize with the basic parts of the camera.

2. Identify the important uses of the camera
3. Relate the principles of photography to real events where photography is most needed.
4. Strictly follow the processing of photography from latent image to visible image.
5. Identify the benefits of learning of police photography in making investigation report.
6. Enjoy laboratory activities in police photography.

VII. VALUES TO BE INTEGRATED:

1. Responsibility in handling laboratory equipment.

2. Compliance of the rules and regulations in the laboratory.
3. Diligence and maturity.
4. Cooperation and unity among group members.
5. Appreciation for laboratory work.
VIII. LERNING CONTENT
TIME FRAME SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVE
First Week 1 Familiarize with the requirements
and subject activities for the whole
term.
2. To present personal views on
photography.
3.To be reminded of the UM’s
educational thrust and the College
direction
4.Define photography.
2nd Week 1. Trace the historical
development of photography.
2 Compare the present and early
status of photography.
3rd Week 1. Demonstrate the proper way of
handling a camera.
2. Identify the basic parts of the
camera and its uses.
4th Week
LEARNING CONTENTS/TOPICS STRATEGIES/MATERIALS EVALUATION
1. Needs of the course 1. Lecture Recitation
2. Self Introduction 2. Brainstorming
3. Policy, mission, vision & goal of 3. Gathering of feedback
UM. 4. Concept weaving
4. Course requirements 5. The focus
Laboratory, oral attendance quizzes 6. Organizing VMG and
& exams. criminology objectives in strips.
5. Introduction and concept of
photography.
1. Historical development 1. Reporting Quiz
 American beginnings 2. The student will explain briefly
 Late nineteenth century the present status of
 Early twentieth photography.
2. Present status of police 3. Illustrations
photography.
1. Care in handling camera 1. Students will give opinions and Practical exercises
2. Basic parts of the camera ideas proper handling the
and its uses. camera..
2. The students will explain the First exam
basic parts of a camera and
their functions.
3. Camera and accessories
1. Parts of the camera 1. The student will be made to Oral/Practical exercises
*Types of camera relate the implication of using Actual identification of basic
*Camera accessories of using the right camera. parts, uses and functions
2. Control on a camera 2. Demonstration
TIME FRAME SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVE
5th Week 1. Classify the type of lenses used
according to specific distance and
focal length.
2. Emphasize the lens opening that
is preferred to the f-stop
LEARNING CONRENTS/TOPICS
1. Types of lenses
*Classification of lens according to
focal length and distance.
2. Lens opening.
STRATEGIES/MATERIALS EVALUATION
1. The student will determine Quiz
accordingly the specified
distance for the type of lens
used and focal length.
2. Find the relationship of lens Second exam
opening to f-stop.

6th Week 1. Acquire the kinds of film used 1. Kinds of films 1. Choose the kind of films and Oral exam and Practical
for photograph. 2. Correct exposure. its effect. application
2. Determine the correct exposure 2. Group discussion.
in taking photograph 3. Films and camera Quiz

7th Week 1. Illustrate the correct direction of
light for a quality result.
2. Describe the ideal darkroom
design.
1. Lights and its characteristics and 1. Individual interpretation of Oral and written quiz
sources. photographs taken
2. Darkroom design 2. Showing of photograph and
individual discussion.
3. Visual aids 3rd periodical test.

8th Week 1. State the procedure of
*Development
*Printing and enlarging
2. Perform laboratory experiments
*Developing of film
 Printing and enlarging of
negatives.
1. Development, printing and 1. The student may give ideas Practical application laboratory
enlarging and suggestions to a correct exercises
2. How to develop printing and direction of light..
enlarging. 2. The students visit the darkroom
and observe the facilities
inside.
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TIME FRAME SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING CONTENTS/TOPICS EVALUATION
STRATEGIES/MATERIALS
9th Week 1. Explain the photographic 1. Preparation and presentation of 1. Lecture and demonstration. Oral/visual presentation of
evidence. photographic evidence. 2. Group laboratory each photographic evidence
2. Distinguish the photograph of 2. Cases. experiments. taken.
specific cases presented. 3. Categorize the photograph
to its specific cases. Final exam.

IX. COURSES REQUIREMENTS:

1. Written examinations
2. Oral reporting
3. Term papers
4. Laboratory exercise/work

X. REFERENCES;

O’Brien, Kevin P., “ Criminalistics “. Theory and Practice Boston Holbrook

Press, 1976.
Panganiban, Artemio Jr and De los Reyes, Dalmacio, “ Police Photography”. Manila
Philippines, 1991
Tradio, Cirilo M. “ A Compendium on Criminalistics”, Central Law book
Publishing Co., Inc.
Safertein, Richard. “Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science”
Prentice Hall Engle wood Cliffs. 1995, 4th edition and 6th ed.
“National Criminalistics Reseach and Training Institute”. Philippine Public
 Safety College, Fort Bonifacio, Makati Ctiy. September 1995.

XI CLASS POLICIES: Strict observance of seat plans

Strict adherence to rules and regulations on proper attire and discipline