Forensic Imaging

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Evaluate and critically assess the best imaging technique for any situation that needs documenting,
• Select the best equipment settings and image composition after evaluating a scene to be documented, the purpose and intend of the image and the conditions in which to record the scene,
• Judge how a scene needs to be documented, what images need to be taken and what they can achieve in final reporting,
• Develop imaging abilities in future through critiquing images taken and learn from positives and negatives,
• Improve future reports and other documents by using images to their best effect and full potential.

Core content

• Introduction to photographic principles,
• Documentation of imaging operations,
• Application of basic photographic principles,
• Understanding creative photography,
• Forensic photography of a basic crime scene,
• Forensic photography of an advanced crime scene,
• Forensic photography of a night-time crime scene,
• Creating and analysing 3d, photogrammetry models,
• Microscopic imaging,
• Radiographic imaging,
• Use of images in reports and other documentation,
• Group presentations of selected imaging aspects.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

This course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. Registering for this Short Course for Credit and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.

Find out more about short course credit points.

Who should attend

Appropriate degree in a scientific or related background.

Concessions

Concessions are available for Cranfield alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here.  Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL