Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography

(SCQF level 4)

Evening, Arts and Photography

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21st Apr 2027 - 23rd Jun 2027
Mode of study: Evening
Duration: 10 Weeks
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 17:30,20:30
Location: City Campus

Overview

This course is an introduction to digital SLR photography (DSLR) and basic image manipulation. On this practical course, you'll be set tasks and activities that help you develop the skills to use your digital camera with more confidence. You’ll be briefed on various types of shoots including night photography, people, landscape/cityscapes and objects. 

Minimum entry requirements

You don’t need any formal qualifications or experience for this course, but basic experience using Apple Macs will help.

What you study

You'll study:

  • Aperture and Shutter Settings.
  • Exposure.
  • Composition.
  • Flash.
  • Making the Most of Your Photographs for Web and Print.

Materials

The college can provide some equipment, however we encourage you to bring your own DSLR camera. For digital photography classes you should bring an SD card, USB stick or an external storage device.