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Digital Art and Photography Courses
The Digital SLR camera is a very sophisticated piece of equipment. It’s a shame to use it as just a “point and shoot”. Gain control of its amazing creative settings to develop greater technical skill and produce more satisfying, artistic photographs. Practice shutter speed methods to freeze, blur and pan with action.

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This class is for the beginner. Understand how a camera works and take control of all the digital camera’s essential functions to effect improvement in your photography (mode dial, F Stop, shutter speed, ISO, focus modes etc.). Learn techniques for functional and creative application. Practical class exercises, visual displays and a practical assignment is set for completion on an excursion with your tutor. Learn to use all four creative exposure modes on your camera. All digital cameras are suitable provided they have manual mode operation

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

  • What is a camera? A natural optical phenomenon is the origin of the camera
  • Mode Dial
  • F.Stops (depth of field)
  • Shutter Speeds (movement effects)
  • ISO
  • Exposure/Light meter/Histogram
  • Focus modes
  • Lenses - Focal lengths
  • Visual examples and discussion
  • White Balance
  • Picture Styles/Controls
  • Metering modes

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Use the camera more confidently and creatively
  • Make more informed decisions about exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO,lenses and composition
  • Derive greater satisfaction and pleasure in making photographs by utilising the skills of camera craft.