Digital Photography Diploma Course
Centre of Excellence
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Overview
In the days before the digital revolution photography was still a popular pastime but many people where put off by the necessity of buying film and then either processing and developing the film yourself or taking it to a Photolab and then receiving a set of 30 prints that had stickers on them explaining that the picture was out of focus or had red streaks on it because the film had been exposed to light or left in a drawer for 3 years before being developed.
Many photographers still use film (some even refusing to go digital) but the explosion of digital camera technology over the last 10 years has seen an increase in the popularity of photography. Social Media sites have also contributed to this rise, after all why write something when you can just take a picture on your smart phone.
The area of photography that seems to have the biggest boost is the use of SLR cameras, now known as Digital SLR (or DSLR) cameras. In the past many amateurs and snappers preferred point and shoot cameras because of their simplicity and ease of use. The SLR camera was for professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists. Now it’s almost impossible to walk down the street in any city in the world without seeing at least one person carrying a DSLR camera.
This comprehensive course will teach you everything that you need to know about Digital Photography and taking a good selfie! The course is aimed at beginners and takes you right through to Diploma level. Up on completion of the course assessment you will receive your Digital Photography Diploma Certificate.
Achievement
CPD
Description
Course Contents:
Module 1: Equipment
How Digital Cameras Work
Which Camera is Right For You
What Equipment Do You Need
Choosing The Right Lenses
Accessories and Essentials
+ Equipment Tips
Module 2: ISO
The Origins of ISO
How ISO Works
Using The Correct ISO Settings
How ISO Effects Exposure Settings
Fixing Problems Created by High ISO Settings
+ ISO Tips
Module 3: Aperture
What is Aperture?
Depth of Field Summary
How Focal Length Effects Aperture
How Aperture Effects Composition
+ Aperture Tips
Module 4: Shutter Speed
Introduction to Shutter Speed
Capturing Action
Motion Blur and Camera Shake
Using Shutter Speed Creatively
+ Shutter Speed Tips
Module 5: Correct Exposure
The Exposure Triangle
Achieving The Correct Exposure
Viewfinder vs. Live View
Exposure Bracketing
HDR Photography
+ Exposure Tips
Module 6: White Balance
White Balance Explained
White Balance Icons
Colour Temperature
Creative Use of White Balance
+ White Balance Tips
Module 7: Depth of Field
Depth of Field Explained
Focal Length and Aperture Range
Depth of Field and Focusing
Creative Depth of Field
Accessories and Essentials
+ Depth of Field Tips
Module 8: RAW
Introduction to RAW
RAW vs. JPEG
Adjusting and Processing RAW Files
Retouching Images
Creative Adjustments
+ RAW Tips
Module 9: Light
Understanding Light
Natural Light
The Magic Hour
Artificial Light
Shadows and Highlights
+ Light Tips
Module 10: Composition
The Origins of Composition
The Rule of Thirds
Cropping
Symmetrical Composition
The Golden Spiral
+ Composition Tips
Module 11: Landscape
Ansel Adams
Preparing For Landscape Shoots
Composing Landscapes
Other Types of Landscape
+Landscape Tips
Module 12: Macro
Introduction to Macro
Macro Equipment
Macro Lighting
Macro Techniques
+ Macro Tips
Module 13: Portraits
Introduction to Portrait Photography
Locations
Shooting Angles
Candid Portraits
Using Props
Creative Portraits
+ Portrait Photography Tips
Module 14: Children & Babies
Photographing Children
Photographing Babies
Parents and Children
Using Props
Serious Photographs
+Children and Baby Photography Tips
Module 15: Water
Why Photograph Water?
Reflections
Photographing Ice
Subjects and Water
Underwater Photography
+Water Photography Tips
Module 16: Night
Introduction to Night Photography
Using Slow Shutter Speeds
Using Fast Shutter Speeds
Fireworks
Creative Night Photography
Light Painting
+ Composition Tips
Module 17: Black and White
A Brief History of Black and White
Colour vs. Black and White
When to Use Black and White
Adding Tones
Cropping and Framing
+ Black and White Tips
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Digital certificate - Included
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