AcS-CDD-F-003-(002)

ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY SURIGAO

Cor. San Nicolas & Rizal Streets
08400 Surigao City, Philippines

COLLEGE CRIMINOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE
BS in Criminology
Course Code : Crim 102 Professor
1st Semester, AY 2015-2016 : Ramel B. Pepito, R.C
Course Title : Police Photography Class Schedule : Sat 1:00 – 4:00 SP 305
Course Credit : Four (4) units Consultation Hours : 9:00-10:00 MW
Prerequisite : N/A Online consultation is welcomed
Placement : Level III, 1st Semester E-mail : chivasdulguime@yahoo.com

Course Description : This is a three unit course which covers the basic concepts,
principles in photography and strategies in photographing the
crime scene. In addition, this aims to acquaint the learners on
how to operate camera properly.

Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students are expected to;

T
1. Demonstrate the proper way of photographing the crime scene
M
1. Recognize the importance of photography police work.
2. Recognize the importance of photographic evidence in every criminal proceeding.
A
1. Give and explain the basic concepts and principles of photography.
2. Introduce and explain the relevance of crime scene photography

Paulinian Values Formation:

1. Service, Justice and Peace, Servant Leadership

2. Research Communication Skills, Personality Development, Integration of faith and Life,

Gentleness, Compassionate Caring
Course Requirements :

1. Major Examinations (Pre-midterm, Midterm, Pre-Final, Final)

2. Class Attendance
3. Active class participation
4. Output from Hands on Exercises
5. Midterm-Final Project

Course Content

Unit Duration
Topic
No. Objective (Week/s)
Trace the history of CONCEPTS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1
Photography 1 History
I
2 Principle of Photography
3 Importance in the study of Photography 2
Identify the Elements of ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3
Photography 1 Light
II
2 Sensitized material 4
3 Camera and its accessories
PRE-MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Recognized the THE LENS 6
Importance of Lens as 1 Types of Lens
III part of the camera 2 Lens Aberration 7
3 Focal Lens Classification
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Understand the Aperture 9
Importance of Shutter as 1 Lens Opening
IV part of the camera 2 Kinds of Shutter
3 Different Varieties of Shutter
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Identify the other Shutter 10

accessories of the
V camera
Identify the factors that
affect exposureExplain
VI
the factors that affect
exposure
Apply the principles of
Photography in crime
scene Investigation
VII
Learned the actual Film
Development
VIII
Learned the actual paper
Development
VIII
1 Kinds of Shutter
2 Different Varieties of shutter 11
3
The Process Involve
1 Factors that affect exposure 12
INVESIGATIVE AND CRIME SCENE 14
PHOTOGRAPHY
1 Kinds of Photographs to be taken at the
Crime scene
2 Sketching and Drawing the Crime scene 15
3 Photographing the Crime scene: Proper
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
FILM DEVELOPMENT
1 Film Development 16
2 Materials needed
3 Process involved
PAPER DEVELOPMENT 17
1 Paper Development
2 Materials needed
3 Process involved
FINAL EXAMINATION

Textbook: Villarba, Waynefred H., (2008) Forensic Photography, Wiseman’s Book Trading,Quezon City

References:
Printed:
Tradio, Cerilo, (1999) FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. Professional
Central Bookstore. Cebu city
Montojo, Felipe G., (2006) POLICE PHTOGRAPHY National Book Store
Montojo, Felipe G., (2006) SPECIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION National Book Store
Kalalang, M G., (2006) POLICE PHTOGRAPHY National Book Store

References:

Printed: Tradio, Cerilo, (1999) FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. Professional

Central Bookstore. Cebu city
Montojo, Felipe G., (2006) POLICE PHTOGRAPHY
National Book Store

Electronic:

Course Policies:

1. Grading System Lecture Laboratory

Summative Assessment(SA) 50% 50%
Pre-Midterm, Midterm, Pre-Final and Final Examinations
Formative Assessment (FA) 10% 10%
Quizzes, Assignments, Seatwork and Hands-on Exercises
Creative Assessment (CA) 40% 40%

Projects/Transforms
TOTAL 100% 100%
Final Average = Mid-Term Grade + 2 (Final Grade)
3
Note: Passing percentage for board courses is 70% of the total raw score for SA, FA & CA; This
means that a raw score of 70 points for a total of 100-point assessment is equivalent to a
grade of 75% for any grading period. Passing percentage for non-board courses, on the
other hand, is 60% for SA, FA & CA.

2. Quizzes/Finals

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2.1 No make-up examinations will be given. All missed quizzes and hands-on exercises will be
equivalent to zero.
2.2 All major examinations will be conducted as scheduled by the University Registrar’s Office.
3. Cheating
Anyone caught cheating or trying to cheat in any manner will be given a final grade of 70.
4. Absences
The maximum allowable absences is 6 hours. Anyone who exceeds this limit will be given a final
grade of FA (Failed due to absences).

Prepared by: Revised by: Adopted by: Reviewed by: Recommending approval by: Approved:
RAMEL B. PEPITO, MSCJ
Instructor

CHIVAS G. DULGUIME, MSCJ N/A N/A DR. EDWIN T. MONTALBA DR. ALDRIN A. DARILAG, RN, RMT
Instructor Instructor Program Chair Dean VP for Academic Services

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