Digital Photography skills for beginners

Class format and activities

You will learn actively and practice the demonstrated skills during the sessions; you will continuously be supported by the tutor. All course materials (background notes, handouts, etc. ) will be available online and accessible via Microsoft Teams that you will have 24-7 access.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Use your camera in shutter speed and aperture priority modes in different situations
• 02: Use your camera in manual mode and achieve well-exposed photographs
• 03: Use camera techniques to control the light and focus in your camera
• 04: Use practical skills to produce creative outcomes

Course entry requirements

The course is suitable for complete beginners, or those who have a basic photographic knowledge and wish to understand their camera better and use it in manual mode

What you need to know before you enrol

This is a practical hands-on course, so you will need to have your camera’s manual or access to it to refer to it when needed

What to bring to class

You will need your own DSLR (or mirrorless) camera that will allow you access to manual controls

What you can do next

You can join the Photography skills for Improvers course