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Digital Cameras for Beginners (Leisure Course)

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

Course Area:

Creative Industries

Course Duration:

5 Weeks

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

The Course in Detail

This is a ‘hands on’ practical course, with some theory/hand-outs included.

You will learn how to use some of the different camera settings by practicing with your camera under the guidance of the tutor.  Areas covered will include:

– gaining a better understanding of your camera, removable memory, lens and zoom, file formats and menu structure.
– gaining an ability to use the digital camera’s scene modes
– gaining an ability to compose a photo
– changing camera resolution and compression settings
– how to use focus points and metering
– obtaining a knowledge of shutter speed, aperture, depth of field and ISO
– achieving a knowledge of the histogram, exposure compensation and white balance

A College Certificate will be awarded on request.

 

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

This course is aimed at beginners who want to explore some of the basic settings on their cameras, so there are no formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for anyone who would like greater understanding of their digital camera.

This Could Lead to

Photos remind us of the things that we love such as people, places, and significant events. Photography can help to promote creativity, focus, patience, and reflection which are great tools for boosting mental health, encouraging you to go outside and see the world from a different perspective.

Learn how to use the settings on your digital camera and find out what everything does. This five week Digital Cameras for Beginners course is a short introduction in how to use your camera.

You can progress to other photography courses such as the more comprehensive Digital Photography or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Please browse the website for further details.

Availability & Enrolment

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