Forensic Photography - Road Traffic Collisions

Brayford Campus, Lincoln
Date: January, 2010 (Please email for specific dates)
agoodman@lincoln.ac.uk

Aim

This course is designed to meet the needs of the police in providing basic training for individuals involved in photographing vehicle collision scenes. It may also be suitable for those who wish to improve their photographic skills within this context.

Content

• Elementary principles of photography
• Practical daylight photography
• Electronic flash photography
• Practical night photography
• Use of flash in daylight - use of fill-in flash
• Practical photography - mock vehicle collision scene
• Care of equipment and capture media 
• Compiling, indexing and presentation

Delivery

The course is delivered over three days and includes some evening work. It involves sessions using staff from within the university and an experienced Forensic Photographer. Sessions are kept as informal as possible with a strong emphasis on practical photographic skills.

Assessment

The course is assessed by an in-course practical test and a portfolio of photographic evidence.

Further information and booking

Contact: Dr Adrian Goodman, Department of Forensic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS

Tel: 01522 886802
Fax: 01522 886026
Email: agoodman@lincoln.ac.uk

Links

News Item:
Short Course Success... more
Police officers from across the UK have recently successfully completed a short course in Forensic Photography at the University of Lincoln.

The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators

The information provided in this subject outline is correct at the time of publication. It is issued for the general guidance of students entering the University. The University intends to provide the course as outlined, but reserves the right to withdraw or to make alterations to courses if necessary.

Last Updated: 26/02/2009