How to Use Your Camera – An Introduction – Community Learning in Partnership

Course content

Shoot photographs using a camera not in automatic mode
Use a variety of aperture and shutter speeds, exploring various camera settings
Discuss what things need to be taken into account before shooting a photograph.
Download and store photographs onto a computer hard-drive or other storage device
To identify next steps in progressing own photography skills
Shoot photographs using a camera not in automatic mode
Use a variety of aperture and shutter speeds, exploring various camera settings
Discuss what things need to be taken into account before shooting a photograph.
Download and store photographs onto a computer hard-drive or other storage device
To identify next steps in progressing own photography skills

Description

Is your camera stuck in ‘auto’ mode?! Come along to have a look at the basic operating functions and start to take your own photographs.

Course content:

Learners will develop knowledge of using a camera and experiment with various DSLR techniques.

Requirements

No previous knowledge. A DSLR camera is needed.

What do I need to do this course?

Access to the Internet and use of a laptop or tablet and use of Microsoft Teams. The ability to send an email and search for information on the internet.

Be able to attend the online session each week.

Teaching Methods

Demonstrations, group discussion, interactive PowerPoint.

How is your progress checked?
Participation in discussion groups. Question and answer.
What can I do after this course?
Photography Level 1 available in Spring term.
Photography Level 2 starting in September 2021.