Photography - The Art & Techniques of Digital Photography - Improvers (Online)

Course intent

On this online advanced creative photography course, we will explore how to use your camera in the most effect way, expanding your knowledge of technical tips and minimising time in front of the computer. Discover and explore your own photographic style and look at the world with a photographer’s eye.

What will I learn?

You will:

• The ability to comfortably use the ‘Priority’ and ‘Manual’ modes
• An understanding of Composition
• Using flash
• A ‘field trip’ to enable you to hone your skills
• Saving and printing high-quality images

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

It is essential that you have your own camera and understand how to work in manual settings, setting the exposure manually (ISO, Shutter speed & Aperture).

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• Your own Digital camera with a memory card, at least one lens and the instruction booklet
• Fully charged batteries
• A notebook and pen
• A sketchbook or portfolio to keep a record of your images

Your tutor will be able to give you impartial advice as to the purchasing of additional equipment

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto specific workshops and other courses with Surrey Adult Learning.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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