Digital Photography - Techniques (C) (HE09F94C)

Course overview

For those who have discovered a love of photography and are familiar with the basic functions of a DSLR camera, expand your knowledge by adding some photography techniques to enhance your pictures and develop your creativity.

Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.

When Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm from 19th January 2023 until 16th March 2023 for 8 weeks.

There are no classes on 16th February (Half Term).

Cost The full fee is £113.00. The concessionary fee is £57.00.

What you already need to know

This is a beginners course, suitable for those who are familiar with the basic functions of a DSLR camera but want to develop their knowledge with further techniques.

To make the most of this course, learners should have access to a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. A hybrid or bridge camera would also be suitable for this course. When enrolling, please give the ACRES office details of your camera to be passed to the tutor before the start of the course.

What you will learn

• Gain a greater understanding of the exposure triangle.
• Experience photography using longer, shorter and macro lenses.
• Understand how to use flash to best effect.
• Use filters to enhance the contrast of your pictures.
• Gain depth of understanding when using shutter speed in light and shadow.

How you will learn it

Through taking lots and lots of photographs!
Photographs will be reviewed, constructive feedback will be given by the tutor to support ongoing personal development and to encourage critical thinking.
There will be tutor demonstrations, presentations and group discussions and throughout the course there will be plenty of time for you to explore and experiment.
You will be shown how to upload your photographs to a group online 'noticeboard' called Padlet. This gives students the opportunity to notice different effects and pick out features in their own and other's work.

Bring to the first session

• DSLR camera
• Notebook and pen
• A tripod is also useful; however if you do not have one, please do not purchase one before the course, as the tutor will be able to advise you on models.

Please do not purchase any materials or items until you are certain that your course will run to avoid unnecessary costs. Course decisions are normally made a week before the course start date.

By enrolling on this course, you agree to take responsibility for your own equipment's safety, security, and insurance. 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, please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.

Extra study or practice

Additional assignments are issued each week to help students practice the topics taught in each lesson.
Students are encouraged to use the Padlet between classes to upload and share their photographs.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"It was amazing to discover all the features on my camera. I had no idea of what it could do."
"My wife gave me the camera as a retirement gift, I confess I didn't take it out of the box for 2 years until I came on the course. I'm having great fun now I know what to do with it!"
"Thanks, great course. I learnt loads."

Additional Course Information

• Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
• Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
• Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

This is the second of three 8-week courses designed for beginners to Digital Photography.
Digital Photography - Getting to know your camera starts on 6th October. If you are new to photography you are advised to attend this course first.
Digital Photography - Editing starts on 20th April will

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.