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Digital Photography - Beyond the Basics
C01745

This intermediate level course focuses on giving you a deeper understanding of exposure with aim of getting you comfortable using your camera in manual mode. It also takes a deeper look into various aspects of composition to give you the tools to make better creative choices when taking photographs.

Course Content

Course Content

This intermediate level course focuses on giving you a deeper understanding of exposure with aim of getting you comfortable using your camera in manual mode. It also takes a deeper look into various aspects of composition to give you the tools to make better creative choices when taking photographs.

The course will also cover the use of the main technical components of your camera. You will be introduced to the work and methodology of various leading photographers and explore how we can learn about the technical and creative aspects of photography by looking at other photographer?s work.

Course Outcomes

- Understand the main components exposure on both a technical and creative level
- Develop a deeper understanding of composition
- Develop an understanding of different lenses and their uses
- Understand focus modes/metering modes/white balance/aperture & shutter priority, the histogram
- Learn the basics of how to analyse photographs
- Explore the work and methods of various leading photographers

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on the start date of the course.

Assessment Methods

Q&A, observations, PLPs, practical sessions using specialist classroom facilities to build a body of coursework and different outcomes that incorporate new techniques and processes.

Additional Information

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