Many of us use a camera quite successfully using the automatic settings but we are always aware that we might be able to take better pictures if we were to utilisese all the features of our camera. You may feel the same. This Digital Photography - Summer Themes course in Sittingbourne aims to help you to further build on your basic understanding of using a digital camera and learning the skills of photography. Achieving pleasing images are our goal, so we will further explore techniques and compositions that make a visual impact on the viewer and how you can achieve this with the camera you use. This will involve practicing techniques for different types of photography, i.e. close-up, action, low light, portrait and landscape. Weather permitting, we will use the local area for some practical photography. Basic image adjustment skills are covered on this course., , At the end of the course you will be able to:, , * Select main camera settings for particular photographic situations., * Produce a range of images for specific situations., * Adjust images for various print sizes., * Identify equipment needed to optimise images for different situations., For students who have their own digital SLR camera, bridge camera or digital range finders and would like to be able to use them more confidently. The course will focus on accessing the manual features of these types of cameras. The course is not appropriate for students with digital compact cameras or for beginners wishing to learn more about photography using automatic camera settings.
Name: Digital Photography - Take a Better Picture Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Media and Communication Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:24:30 Updated 20160412 14:24:30
Compact cameras, DSLR ( Digital Single Lens Reflexes) and Prosumer/Bridge Cameras ( e.g. Lumix G2) can all be suitable for this course. Please note that some cameras are more suited to particular conditions or type of photo e.g. family shots, scenes, fast action than others. Please bring any other relevant materials and equipment that you have e.g. camera to computer download cable, camera handbook, USB stick if you have one. and have a fully charged battery in your camera. A notebook and pen can be useful., , Please note:- If you are storing any data/images on transferrable data devices (memory sticks, portable hard drives, etc), please make sure that you have back-up files saved elsewhere and when removing devices have followed the 'safely removing hardware' guidelines on the PC. Equipment required Compact cameras, DSLR ( Digital Single Lens Reflexes) and Prosumer/Bridge Cameras ( e.g. Lumix G2) can all be suitable for this course. Please note that some cameras are more suited to particular conditions or type of photo e.g. family shots, scenes, fast action than others. Please bring any other relevant materials and equipment that you have e.g. camera to computer download cable, camera handbook, USB stick if you have one. and have a fully charged battery in your camera. A notebook and pen can be useful., , Please note:- If you are storing any data/images on transferrable data devices (memory sticks, portable hard drives, etc), please make sure that you have back-up files saved elsewhere and when removing devices have followed the 'safely removing hardware' guidelines on the PC.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Media and Communication Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Media and Communication Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing