Why Study This Course?
Do you want to take better photos with your DSLR camera? Bring it along to this comprehensive introduction! Over the term, you’ll become familiar with your camera’s settings and gain a better understanding of how to take great photos. This course is designed to make you more confident with your camera, illustrating how different controls affect your photographs. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to take more satisfying and considered photographs.
You will:
Gain practical photography skills.
Become more confident using digital tools.
Support your personal and professional development.
This course covers:
Understanding Camera Controls: Learn what the controls on your camera do and how to set them
Basic Photography Principles: Explore how photography works and the digital functions on your camera
Focusing Options: Discover various focusing options to improve your photography
Image Composition: Learn how to compose images effectively
The Role of Light: Understand the role of light in photography
Image Review and Editing: Review your photographs, transfer them to a computer, and resize/crop them
Aperture, ISO, and Exposure: Learn to understand Aperture, ISO and Exposure
Landscape Photography: Learn how to shoot landscapes effectively
Lines and Patterns: Learn how to work with lines and patterns in photography
Capturing Movement: Practice how to capture and freeze movement with shutter speed
Portrait Photography: Learn how to set up and improve portraits
You will:
Gain practical photography skills.
Become more confident using digital tools.
Support your personal and professional development.
No photography experience required.
Ability to use a computer is an advantage.
Level 1 literacy and numeracy recommended.
You will receive verbal feedback during the session and participate in group discussions. This course can be a stepping stone to further photography courses to enhance your skills.
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email info@rhacc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.