Digital Photography - Beginners Plus (C) (UC09L51X)
This real-time course is for beginners that want to learn photography and develop it into a creative hobby. It is a continuation from the Spring term course and will introduce students to even more camera functions. Newcomers are welcome!
Course overview
This realtime online course is for beginners that want to learn photography and develop it into a creative hobby. It is a continuation of the Spring term course and will introduce students to even more camera functions and the aperture and shutter speed functions. Students will also be introduced to some great creative skills and techniques to add variety to their photography.
Where This is an online course.
When
Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm from 20th April 2021 until 29th June 2021 for 10 weeks.
1st June (Half Term)
Cost
The full fee is £127.00.
The concessionary fee is £63.00.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for students that have completed the Spring term Beginners Plus course, or more confident beginners that may have tried to understand aperture and shutter speed but been disappointed with the results.
To make the most of this course, learners should have access to a digital SLR camera. A hybrid or bridge camera would also be suitable for this course. When enrolling please give the ACRES office details of your camera so that this can be passed to the tutor prior to the start of the course.
What you will learn
Returning Students.
- How to control different metering modes for more accurate exposures.
- How to apply techniques of exposure such as shutter speed and aperture to a wide range of creative picture-making projects.
- How to improve consistency with focus and make sharp images every time!
New Students:
- How to make depth of field images in aperture mode
- How to make shutter speed images in Tv/S mode
All Students
- Even more important compositional skills
- To explore new genres of photography, such as landscape, still life and portraits.
- How to develop a critical eye and improve your own photography by looking at work by the greats in the field of photography.
How you will learn it
This is an online class taught in real-time allowing you to learn directly from your tutor as well as through presentations, videos, online resources and group discussion.
Each lesson will focus on a core technique or theme and each week a challenge will be set to encourage you to explore these in greater depth. You will receive full support to ensure you are confident in undertaking any tasks assigned.
Students will then share their images in a secure online forum and benefit from tutor and peer to peer support and formative feedback.
Above all the course will be focused on creativity and fun and introducing you to the joy of photography.
Bring to the first session
ACRES' online courses will be taught in real time using the video platform Google Meet, supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time.
You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.
Though it is not essential, you may choose to create a separate email account for your online learning (preferably Gmail which is most compatible with Google Meet). This will give you the added security to allow you to share your email address with your tutor and other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.
At the start of the course and before each lesson your tutor will send you an invitation with a link to join the class and any further information including resources and equipment you will need for the lesson.
Materials and items you will need to do the course
- DSLR camera
- A tripod is also useful however please do not purchase one before the course as the tutor will be able to advise you on models
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or items until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.
By enrolling on this course you agree to take responsibility for the safety, security and insurance of your own equipment. ACRES does not accept liability for any damage or loss caused by accident, or through the downloading or viewing of any malicious or illegal software or content whilst using the Internet, email, transferring of files to and from your DSLR camera, laptop and/or desktop computer or any other activity undertaken whilst on this course. If you have any questions regarding this please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.
Extra study or practice
You will be expected to undertake photo challenges at home between lessons and be prepared to share them with the class for constructive and supportive tutor and peer feedback.
How to enrol
If viewing this course information as a pdf, the enrolment form can be found on the Contact Us page of our website acreslearning.org.uk.
Previous students say
Student feedback from Toby's previous Digital Photography courses (all levels)
What did you achieve coming on this course?
- Huge improvement in confidence using camera and related techniques.
- I learnt a lot more about techniques and acquired more camera skills.
- Learning how to use the camera proficiently and confidently in Manual, and learning how to see images more photographically
- Had fun learning new photographic techniques
- Confidence in photography and use of digital cameras.
What were the best/most enjoyable things about the course?
- Excellent tutor and really inspiring classmates.
- The tasks set by Toby and discussions afterwards about the results
- The critical feedback on uploaded images and the between-class tasks
- Being able to continue with the course during the lockdown. Inspiration to do more advanced techniques which is easier at home. Communication with Toby and other students. Pushing my boundaries.
- Learning as part of a group and using live feedback to add to the enjoyment and the challenges set.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Please check our website for photography courses with Toby starting in September 2021.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
Further information
Please visit the
ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.