Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS241AA   19966-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/28/00  
AJS241AA     19966-20005 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Crime and Accident Scene Photography I
Photography at crime and accident scenes. Emphasis on theory of how to approach the task of photographing rather than on actual photographic techniques. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS241AA   19966-20005 Crime and Accident Scene Photography I
1. Describe the history of police work with cameras. (I)
2. Describe the working parts of a camera and various camera lenses. (II)
3. Describe the various films used in photography. (III)
4. Describe flash techniques. (IV)
5. Describe techniques used for photographing traffic accidents. (V)
6. Describe techniques of photographing burglary scenes. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS241AA   19966-20005 Crime and Accident Scene Photography I
    I. General History of the Camera in Police Work
      II. The Camera
          A. F stops
          B. Speed settings
          C. ASA
          D. Lenses
            1. Wide angle
            2. Normal
            3. Telephoto
        III. Film
            A. Black and white
              1. Trix-x
              2. Plus-x
            B. Color
              1. Print film
              2. Slide film
          IV. Flash Techniques
              A. Bulbs
                1. Sizes
                2. Uses
                3. Reflectors
              B. Electronic flash
                1. Ratings-candle power
                2. Slave units
              C. Auxiliary lighting
            V. Traffic-Accident Photography
                A. Uses of black and white and color film
                B. Approach photos-identify location
                C. Damage photos
                D. Use of measurements in photos (perspective grid)
              VI. Burglary Photography
                  A. Point of entry (close-up lens)
                  B. Photos of raised latent prints
                  C. General photos of residence or commercial property
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