Program Details

The Crime Scene is the area, where a crime namely theft, robbery, loot or murder has taken place and from which majority of the physical evidence associated with the crime is obtained. It is concerned with the photographic documentation of evidence, crime scenes and autopsies for investigation and presentation of an argument in a court of law. It provides investigators with an initial point for the enquiry to define the characteristics of the questionable and victim. Primary scene and various sites have to be thoroughly examined for the purpose. The main thrust will be finding of some trace evidence at each scene of crime that relates to suspect with the victim. A Crime Scene Photographer must be able to identify the target areas where probable evidence is located and suitably capture those areas by using various photographic techniques so that they are presentable in the court of law. The crime scene photography and videography play vital role in the forensic evidence collection process which in-turn help the judiciary/investigative agencies in unbiased justice redressal. This programme focuses on thorough in depth study of various advances in the field of photography, videography especially in crime scene photography. There is tremendous advancement of technology and knowledge in the area; where in several generations of photography and videography applications have crept in offering various gadgets and different technologies. A lot of manpower is required in this specialized area to cater to the needs of industry, R&D and as well skilled faculty to teach subjects of the area. The focus is on crime scene photography aspects which include subjects such as, 3 D photography, 3 D Videography, security aspects, applications areas of photography and videography, and other aspects. Due importance is attached to practice several practical sessions in laboratory as well as at the place of crime scene is being provided to give hands on experience to the students.