Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Registration No. 62Q15965
INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

Department: COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Proponent/s: DR. NANCY E.ARANJUEZ
Instructor/Professor: DR. NANCY E.ARANJUEZ JRMSU-CCJE-FS

COURSE SYLLABUS
Pre-Requisites: Forensic 1 Course Code Forensic 2 Day & Time: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Unit of Credit: 3 Room: CRIM RM 7
No. of Hours: 3 (72hrs) Course Title Forensic Photography Consultation Hours: F- 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Jose Rizal Memorial State University adheres to the principle of dynamism and cultural diversity in building a just
PHILOSOPHY and humane society.

A dynamic and diverse internationally recognized University

VISION A dynamic, inclusive, and regionally-diverse University in Southern Philippines

Jose Rizal Memorial State University pledges to deliver effective and efficient services along research, instruction,
production and extension.
MISSION
It commits to provide advanced professional, technical and technopreneurial training with the aim of producing
highly competent, innovative and self-renewed individuals.

GOALS Jose Rizal Memorial State University focuses on developing

Globally-competitive educational institution;

Resilient to internal and external risks hazards;
Innovative processes and solutions in research translated to extension engagements;
Partnerships and collaborations with private enterprise, others HEIs, government agencies, and alumni;
Sound fiscal management and participatory governance
 Graduate Attributes of Innovative
Ilustrado Tribe (GAIT) Service-Driven
addressed by the Course Lifelong Learner

Forensic Photography is a three-unit course that develops students’ ability to recall, understand, analyze, and apply
photography in the field of investigation and in their future career. Through interdisciplinary and multimodal
approaches, this course equips students with a broad knowledge on the general principles of photography, types of
Course Description flash photography and properties, and nature and characteristics of light. The course also develops students’
competency in researching and curating photography as well as applying the principles of exposure triangle and
the procedures of crime scene evidence photography. The course aims to develop students’ analyzes on the
functions of the basic parts of digital cameras and types of lenses.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate competency in the following key areas of
responsibility and respective core competency standards:
Program Outcome/s
addressed by the Course CRIM 04 Utilize Criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime; and

CRIM 05 Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure.

At the end of the course, the graduates should be able to:

1. demonstrate the dynamism needed in various situations to apply the attributes of the VMGO;
Course Outcomes 2. articulates the overview and principles of photography;
3. exhibit an understanding comprehension on the types of flash photography and properties, nature and
characteristics of light;
4. analyze the functions of the basic parts of digital cameras and types of lenses; and
5. apply the principles of exposure triangle and the procedures of crime scene and evidence photography.

Course Individual Learning Learning Learning Formative Summative

Topics References
Outcomes Outcomes Activities Materials Assessment Assessment
1. Students Apply the attributes of The VMGO JRMSU Code Recommended Recommen Recommend Recommende
demonstrate the VMGO / ded/ ed/ d/
the dynamism Suggested Suggested Suggested Suggested
needed in Activities: Materials: Assessment: Assessment:
 various Oral Computer Recitation
situations to Recitation Assisted
apply the Instruction
attributes of Group
the VMGO; Discussion

2. Students Recalls the overview of Overview and Alipoyo & Classroom Computer Quiz Written Exam
articulates the photography Principles of Aranjuez Discussion Assisted
overview and Photography (2023) Instruction
principles of Explains the principles of Brainstorming Recitation
photography. photography Aranjuez & Computer
Pallega Oral Assisted
(2022) Recitation Learning
Performanc
Bodziak e-based
(2016) rating

Duncan
(2023)

Mancini &
Sidoriak
(2017)

Vecellio &
Bryant (2017)
Week 1-2 Weiss (2022)

3. Students exhibit Discusses the types of Types of flash Alipoyo &  Brainstormi Computer Quiz
an flash photography and photography and Aranjuez ng Assisted
understanding properties, properties. (2023) Instruction
comprehension  Oral
on the types of Describes the nature Nature and Aranjuez & Recitation Computer Recitation
flash and characteristics of characteristics of Pallega Assisted
photography light. light. (2022) Learning Performanc
 Classroom
e-based
 and properties, Light Discussion rating
nature and a. Electro Bodziak
characteristics Magnetic (2016)
of light. Spectrum Writing
and Duncan Assignment
Photographi (2023) s
c Rays
b. Sources of Mancini &
Light Sidoriak (Submission:
c. Properties of (2017) Meeting of
Light Week 9)
d. Light Angles Vecellio &
Bryant (2017)
Week 3-12 Weiss (2022)
MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
● Written
4. Students Analyze and Functions of the Alipoyo & ● Demonstrati Computer Quiz Exam
analyze the demonstrate the basic parts of Aranjuez on Assisted ● Perform
functions of the functions of the basic Digital cameras (2023) ● Oral Instruction ance-based
basic parts of parts of Digital Recitation activities
Digital cameras cameras and types of 1. Parts of Camera Aranjuez & ● Classroom Computer Recitation
and types of lenses. 2. Controls Pallega Discussion Assisted
lenses. (2022) ● Cooperative Learning
Learning
Performanc
Functions and Bodziak Camera
e-based
types of lenses. (2016) rating
Lens
Week 13-18 Duncan
(2023) Writing
Assignment
Mancini &
s
Sidoriak
(2017)
(Submission:
Vecellio & Week 18)
 Bryant (2017)

Weiss (2022) Quiz

5. Students Apply the principles of The principles of ● Crime scene CAI-CAL
apply the exposure triangle. exposure triangle photography Recitation
principles of Alipoyo & simulation Crime
exposure triangle Application of Aranjuez ● Moot court scene Performanc
and the Demonstrate the Photography in (2023) on the photograph e-based
procedures of procedures of crime Police Work presentation y simulation rating
crime scene and scene and evidence a. Crime Scene Aranjuez & of materials
evidence photography. Photography Pallega photographic Writing
photography. b. Standard (2022) evidence Camera Assignment
Procedure ● Demonstrati s
Bodziak on Lab gown (Submission:
The procedures of (2016) ● Classroom and gloves Week 24)
crime scene Discussion
evidence Duncan ● Panel
photography. (2023) Discussion
Photographic ● Peer
Evidence Mancini & Teaching
a. Admissibility Sidoriak
of (2017)
Photographi
c Evidence Vecellio &
b. Related Bryant (2017)
laws/rules
and Weiss (2022)
Jurisprudenc
e

Week 19-24
FINAL EXAM WEEK
References

Alipoyo, V. R. I. and Aranjuez, N. E. (2023). Forensic Photography Workbook.

Aranjuez, N.E. and Pallega R. B. (2022). Seen the unseen : Capture and preserve. Forensic Photography Module.
Bodziak, W.J. (2016). Forensic Footwear Evidence: Detection, Recovery and Examination, SECOND EDITION (1st ed.). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/b19479

Duncan, C.D. (2023). Advanced Crime Scene Photography (3rd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003292449

Mancini, K., & Sidoriak, J. (2017). Fundamentals of Forensic Photography: Practical Techniques for Evidence Documentation on Location and in the
Laboratory (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315693125

Vecellio, M.E., & Bryant, E.P. (2017). Pocket Guide to Crime Scene Photography (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315159744

Weiss, S. (2022). Handbook of Forensic Photography (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003047964
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/

Grading Plan

The following are the criteria for grading:

30% - Major Examination (Midterm or Final)

30% - Quizzes
40% - Performance Tasks (projects/assignments/activities/recitations, works, seat works, output)
100%
Transmutation shall be based on 0=50% grading system

General Average (GA) is the grade that appears in the transcript of records for a certain course which is 50% of the Midterm Grade + 50% of the
Final grade).

Classroom Rules of Conduct

1. Attendance:

a. Students who are absent for more than 20% of the total number of class hours (90 in a 3 unit course) may be dropped from the
course/subject.

b. Any student who finds it necessary to be absent from class must present a letter of excuse to his/her instructor/professor.
 c. If student's absences reach ten (10) times, the instructor/professor may recommend to the Dean that the said student be dropped from the
course or be given a grade of 5.0.

2. Course requirements must be submitted on time.

3. Wearing of the prescribed uniform and ID and observing proper decorum are required.

Prepared: Noted: Noted: Approved/Disapproved:

NANCY E. ARANJUEZ, Ph.D ELAINE Y. BANDIGAN, Ph.D(DW) HAMILCAR S. MONCEDA, Ph.D JAY D. TELEN, Ph.D
Signature over Printed Name of Signature over Printed Name of Signature over Printed Name of Signature over Printed Name of
Instructor Program Chair Associate Dean VPAA
Date: Date: Date: Date:

Date Revised: JANUARY 16, 2025