What you'll learn

Students will gain entry-level knowledge on the topic of Facial Forensics.
Students will learn domain specific information on a broad-range of elements including Soft Tissue Morphology, Anthropology and Facial Ageing.
Students will learn about the methodologies used by Forensic Practitioners within the domain of Forensic Facial analysis.
Students will learn the effects of limited image quality factors on Forensic Facial analysis.

Course content

9 sections • 38 lectures • 38m total length

Overview2:11
An introduction to the topic of Forensic Facial Image Analysis. Upon viewing this course students will gain a broad understanding of what this domain is and what it entails.
Applications of FIC1:59
Forensic facial comparison is a process by which the analysis of video or photographic information is conducted for the purpose of inclusion and/or exclusion of a subject, during an investigation. A variety of applications for facial image analysis is presented. Upon viewing this clip, students will become competent in naming scenarios within which forensic facial comparison can be applied.

Introduction0:38
The introduction provides a brief insight into the techniques routinely used by facial examiners, and discussed in detail later in the course.
Holistic Face Processing1:10
Holistic Face Processing: is the natural identification of faces. Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of this process of identification.
Superimposition0:35
Superimposition is the process of creating an image overlay. Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of this process.
Photo-anthropometry0:54
Photo-anthropometry: A metric approach (but still subjective in approach). Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of this process and its implications on facial image comparison. Attached for reference is an image showing the same face at three different distances from the camera. The distortion of the facial features are noticeable showing why superimposition and photo-anthropometry are not reliable for facial image comparison.
Perspective Distortion1:03
Images of a subject that are captured too close to the camera can distort the relative size and positioning of a facial features. Attached for reference is an image that shows how facial features are distorted when the camera to subject distance is very close, such as with a doorbell camera.
Morphological Analysis0:44
Morphological Analysis is a method during which the features of the face are described. Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of this process.
Knowledge Check

Introduction0:28
An introduction to the topic of class and sub-class face features is presented.
Class Features0:50
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of what features are referred to as class and sub-class features.
Sub-Class Features1:36
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of what features are referred to as class and sub-class features.
Other Features1:45
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of additional features which are used for classification during facial image comparison.
Quiz

Introduction0:26
The Eyes0:52
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features within the periocular region, i.e. the eye. Attached for reference is a diagram showing the terminology used to describe the various parts of the eye.
Nasal Anatomy1:19
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features of the nose. Attached for reference is a diagram showing the terminology used to describe the various parts of the nose.
Nasal Profile0:43
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features of the nasal profile. Attached for reference are two images showing a straight and convex nasal profile.
Pronasale0:27
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features of the pronasale.
Nasal Alars0:35
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features of the nasal alars. Attached for reference are two diagrams showing wide and narrow alars.
The Mouth0:26
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe features of the mouth. Attached for reference is a diagram showing the terminology used to describe the various parts of the mouth.
Face Shapes1:16
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how best to describe different human face shapes. Attached for reference are renders of different types of face shapes.
Knowledge Check

Introduction0:31
Image Quality0:49
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how image quality affects facial image comparison.
Facial Occlusion1:43
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the types of facial occlusions and how they affect facial image comparison.
Lighting Conditions1:47
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the effects of different lighting during facial image comparison. Attached is an image showing the limitations of an image that is overexposed.
Time between Images1:48
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how time lapse between images affects facial image comparison.
Morphological Aspects of Ageing0:41
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding on the effects of ageing during facial image comparison. Attached for reference is a diagram showing the morphological manifestations of ageing.
Quiz

Introduction0:57
An introduction to the topic of soft biometric face features is presented.
Tattoos1:04
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how tattoos can be used to assist facial image comparison.
Moles0:45
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how mole/ facial marks can be used to assist facial image comparison.
Birth Marks1:02
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of how birthmarks can be used to assist facial image comparison.
Quiz

ACE-V0:55
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding on the process of ACE-V.
Analysis0:34
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the analysis aspect of ACE-V.
Comparison0:46
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the comparison aspect of ACE-V.
Evaluation and Verification2:15
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the evaluation aspect of ACE-V.
Quiz

Bones of the Face and Head0:24
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding on the bone of the head. Attached is a diagram showing the various bones of the skull for reference.
Anatomical Directions1:22
Upon viewing this educational clip, students will gain an understanding of the anatomical directions, used in facial image comparison. Attached for reference is a diagram showing the scientific terminology for anatomical directions.
Supplementary Reference Material0:04
Attached are two facial renders, a front view and a profile view. These are unmarked, please try to name as many features as you can recall from the Class and Sub-Class lectures, and use the renders as a basis for revision.
Knowledge Check

Requirements

An interest in the field of Facial Forensics and Identification evidence.
No experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know from this course.
An introduction to Forensic Facial Comparison, an admissible form of evidence world wide.

Description

Forensic facial analysis is a 38 lecture course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation into human facial forensics. Each segment contains a series of lecture videos complete with animations and with a marked self-assessment. The course has been developed for critical thinkers who are fascinated by every facet of the human face. Students will learn terminology and methods associated to forensic facial analysis, and this course will address the big question, what makes the human face unique? Students will be introduced to facial anatomy, the bones of the cranium which up-hold the surface anatomy, as well as the role of external variables, which can have a lasting impact of the perceived structure. Learners will develop an appreciation of the difference between fine features of the face and appreciate how either similarities and or differences between facial details can assist forensic practitioners in identifying an assailant. Learners will be best positioned to build on this course and take their knowledge further by studying additional modules in the area, increasing their skill set and helping to secure a role within the forensic arena. Voxel Learning is a UK-based specialist company operating nationally and internationally, and is founded by experts at the forefront of niche forensic disciplines.

This course now includes an Urdu translation document for each lecture.

Who this course is for:

The course has been designed by recognised Forensic Experts and is an introduction to Facial Image Comparison.
Intended learners include Forensic and Legal study enthusiasts, including entry-level learners from any study domain.

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

FIC Methodology6 lectures • 5min

Class and Sub Class Features4 lectures • 5min

Describing Features8 lectures • 6min

Limitations6 lectures • 7min

Soft Biometrics4 lectures • 4min

Comparative Analysis4 lectures • 5min

Additional3 lectures • 2min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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