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Digital Photography

  ENTER THE EXCITING WORLD OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY! Digital Photography allows you to use image editing software to apply special effects, and gain quality control over your pictures. You can output digital photographs to printers, upload to the web or send images by email.  In this course, you will learn it all! Find out the equipment you need to move to digital photography  Understand computer specifications and factors affecting computer performance for digital imaging   Learn to transfer an image from a digital camera onto your computer Be able to process digital pictures and output them Understand scanners and image editing software Be able to utilise your camera to take great digital photographs. Basic Principles of Photographic Composition Find out about image formats and types of files
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Hobby Photography

  The broad principles of photography, whether we use film or digital are often the same or similar and in this respect most of what you read in this course will have relevance to both digital or film. Photography is a craft, the techniques and skills of which we must study and practice learn in order to become proficient. Our craft has a new selection of tools which we should master in order to create beautiful, dramatic, informative images. The tools and technology are the means to the end. This course can be undertaken by users of film or digital technologies. WHAT YOU NEED? This course can be undertaken successfully without sophisticated camera equipment; however, you do need the use of a camera. An SLR camera is best, but any camera will do. Over the time you do the course, you need to submit photos (either digital images or processed film - in that case a minimum of 5 rolls of film would need to be shot and developed. All photos you take, and written work you submit will be returned to you.
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Introduction to Photography Fundamentals

  Throughout this course reference will be made back to our own perception of light through our eyes and the similarities and differences between the eye and the camera. One crucial fact underlies all photography, and for that matter, any "visual recording" medium. That fact is that although many and various technologies can produce images, the quality of those images is eventually judged by our own eyes. They act as a parameter for our technological design. You will be given instructions throughout this subject guide to do various things ... you may be asked to contact an organisation, you may be given something to read, or some information to research.  Various tasks will be given to you to develop your knowledge and abilities in photography care.  Along with these tasks, you will also be given a number of questions to answer at the end of each lesson.  You are required to submit them as an assignment to your tutor.
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Photographing People

  When we think of photographing people, we automatically think of taking a portrait, but not all people photography is portraiture. A portrait is (according to one dictionary definition) a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, often only the face or a description. A photographic portrait focuses on the person and attempts to convey an image of what or who the person is, whether physically, or perhaps spiritually or emotionally. There is also the group portrait, usually an image of a small number of people (such as a team or family portrait). However, people can also be photographed in other ways, where the focus might not be the individuals being photographed, but the social or cultural context (fashion, news events, sporting events etc.) or their relationship to the scene in which they are placed. This course is designed for persons who already have some experience with photography to help them develop their ability to take better photographs of people.
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Photojournalism Practice 1

  Learn how to become a photojournalist! Publish your photos online and gain valuable photojournalism experience. Learn how to: •deal with ethical dilemmas •generate your own ideas for photo stories •select photos for a specific publication •submit work for publication •meet the requirements of an editor and publisher •publish your work online Under the guidance of a mentor (a photography/publishing tutor), you will learn to shoot according to specific criteria, deal with a publisher, and communicate effectively with others involved in the publishing process. You will come away with at least one published work (maybe more), which will set you on the path to a career as a photojournalist. No matter what subject you want to shoot, you will find this a great learning experience.   This course takes you through the processes of selecting photos for a specific publication, submitting work for publication, and meeting the requirements of an editor and publisher.   Under the guidance of a mentor (a photography/publishing tutor), you will learn to shoot according to specific criteria, deal with a publisher, and communicate effectively with others involved in the publishing process. You will come away with at least one published work (maybe more), which will set you on the path to a career as a photojournalist. No matter what you want to photograph, you will find this a great learning experience. Prerequisites: •A photography course (eg. Introduction to Photography, Photographic Practice, Digital Photography) or equivalent •Medium level computer skills, or higher   There are 11 lessons in this course: Scope and Nature of Photojournalism -a short history Ethics and Photojournalism What Should I Photograph? How Should I Photograph It? Photo Stories / Editing Images Publishing Opportunities Working to Specification / Problem Based Learning Publishing Using Online Management Systems Taking Photos and Submitting Images Writing Articles and Captions to Accompany Your Image Revising Submitted Work Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading. Aims Discuss the nature and scope of photojournalism Explore issues of ethics in photojournalism and develop an understanding of your own biases. To explore the composition of photographs and associated legal issues. To revise basic terms used in photojournalism. Understand the photo story, the effect of editing and placement on the meaning of an image. Research International web sites for publishing and looking at work Explain publishing specifications, and apply that understanding to specific photography tasks. Develop an understanding of online management systems. Improve your Photography Style and submitting images for publication Develop your writing abilities to accompany your images. Revise your Submitted Work
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Wedding Photography

  Learn to produce quality wedding photos as a commercial enterprise. Wedding photography can be the most critical and stressful type of photography because: A)  The event is so very important to the bride and groom B)  The bride and groom are usually quite stressed out C)  The wedding only happens once D)  More than at most other types of events, photographs are an integral part of what happens during the wedding.    While at other events (eg. sporting events), many different people are part of the event; at a wedding, the total focus is on the bride and groom - they are the event! The photography needs to maintain this strong focus on the bride and groom and convey the image that they are first and best in every way on that occasion. The whole concept of a wedding is always romantic, frequently fashionable and preferably overflowing with optimism and life.
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