Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS241AB   19952-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/28/00  
AJS241AB     19952-20005 LAB 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Crime and Accident Scene Photography II
Emphasis on application of photographic techniques and equipment used to film crime and accident scenes. Specialized lighting techniques, aerial photography, and the use of video and motion pictures. Prerequisites: AJS241AA or approval of department/division.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS241AB   19952-20005 Crime and Accident Scene Photography II
1. Demonstrate the techniques for photographing impressions of tires and shoes. (I)
2. Demonstrate the techniques for photographing the results of arsons. (II)
3. Demonstrate the techniques for photographing dead bodies. (III)
4. Demonstrate the techniques used in aerial photography. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the techniques used in videos and motion pictures. (V)
6. Demonstrate the photographic techniques used in surveillance. (VI)
7. Demonstrate the photographic techniques used in homicides. (VII)
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AJS241AB   19952-20005 Crime and Accident Scene Photography II
    I. Tire and Shoe Print/Impression Photos
        A. Oblique lighting techniques
        B. Photographing suspect tire and shoe
        C. Reverse printing of tire or shoe for court
      II. Arson Photography
          A. Types of lenses
            1. Normal
            2. Wide angle
          B. Problems in photographing arsons
            1. Water
            2. Smoke
            3. Lack of light
          C. Types of photos
            1. Approach during fire
            2. After fire
            3. After cleanup
        III. Death Photography
            A. Photographing body at scene
              1. Hanging
              2. Electrocution
              3. Suicide
              4. Drowning
              5. Strangulation
              6. Asphyxiation
              7. Fire
              8. Fall
              9. Poison
              10. Plane crash
              11. Freezing
              12. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
              13. Other
            B. Photographing body at autopsy
              1. Hanging
              2. Electrocution
              3. Suicide
              4. Drowning
              5. Strangulation
              6. Asphyxiation
              7. Fire
              8. Fall
              9. Poison
              10. Plane crash
              11. Freezing
              12. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
              13. Other
          IV. Aerial Photography
              A. Regular lens
              B. Time of day to take pictures
              C. Film to be used
              D. Types of planes
                1. Fixed wing
                2. Helicopter
              E. Notations needed for photography report
                1. Weather conditions
                2. Flight altitude
            V. Video and Motion Pictures
                A. Types of scenes to be used
                B. Cost factors vs. availability
                C. Beta vs. VHS vs 8mm format
              VI. Surveillance Photography
                  A. Equipment
                  B. Types of photos
                  C. How photos are used
                VII. Homicide Scene Photography
                    A. Combining all available methods
                      1. Lighting techniques
                      2. Equipment
                    B. Types of photos taken
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