MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ1030 Criminal Justice Photography/Videography

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will be directed towards small evidence photography, crime scene photography, surveillance photography, accident investigation, and legal aspects. All equipment is furnished by the CJ department.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted unless otherwise stated within the specific outcome.)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Operate the Digital SLR camera utilizing the various controls and manipulative features.	Practical demonstrations, exercises- Weeks 2,3, Final Exam- 15,16
Utilize the Bracketing Process.	Practical demonstrations, exercises – Week 4,5
Create close-up photos of small evidence.	Practical demonstrations, exercises – Weeks 10,11
Create photos of mock accident scene.	Practical demonstrations, exercises – Weeks 6,7
Create photos of a mock surveillance exercise	Practical demonstrations, exercises – Weeks 8,9
Complete a photographic record of a mock crime scene.	Simulations, exercises – Weeks 12,13
Create video recording of a mock crime scene	Simulations, exercises – Weeks 14,15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Type of cameras, video cameras

Basic camera controls and functions.

Shutter speed

F/stop / aperture

Focal lengths

Exposure controls

Bracketing exposure techniques

Accident photography

Surveillance photography

Evidence photography

Crime scene photography

Video camera operation

Week One	Orientation, Basics of Camera
Week Two	Basics of photography
Week Three	Using the camera, Free Shoot
Week Four and Five	Bracketing
Week Six and Seven	Mock Accident Scene
Week Eight and Nine	Surveillance
Week Ten and Eleven	Small Evidence
Week Twelve and Thirteen	Mock Crime Scene
Week Fourteen and Fifteen	Video Photography
Week Sixteen	Final Exam and Wrap-up

N.	Course Assignments:

Exams

Problems

Practical Simulations

Practical Demonstrations

Exercises

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3