Getting to know your Digital Camera

This course is for;

Do you have a camera that you don't know how to use or maybe you just want to learn more about photography, this course is aimed at providing you with a good understanding of your digital camera and how to improve your pictures.  The course will provide you with confidence to take photographs and help you understand how to take the pictures you want to take.  It will look at:  

• What are the different types of cameras?
• Different camera equipment and maintenance
• What are the best settings to use when?
• How to compose a good picture
• Transferring your pictures to a computer
• Backup options
• Basic photo manipulation using a computer

For the first session students will need;

You only need to bring yourself and maybe a pen and paper to take notes, and if you wish your digital camera.

Additional Costs;

There are no additional costs.

The course will cover

Your digital camera and something to take any notes you may want to make

 Week One

• The different types of cameras
• Different camera equipment and maintenance

Week Two

• Camera settings
• What settings to use when

Week Three

Picture composition

Week Four

• Transferring your pictures to a computer
• Basic photo manipulation using a computer

Week Five  

• Backup options
• How to share photos
• Course summary – next steps

By the end of the course students should be able to

 By the end of the course you will:

• Be aware of the different camera types, their advantages and disadvantages
• Consider how to compose a picture
• Transfer pictures to a computer
• Manipulate digital images using a computer

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