This photography course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of digital cameras and essential technique for photographing most subjects. Participants learn basic concepts of digital imaging, functions of digital cameras and the use of camera settings. Working with their cameras, participants learn how adjust the principal settings for optimal results when photographing typical subjects. Special techniques for photographing subjects in motion, exceptional lighting, close-ups, landscape, portraits and other subjects are also discussed. Emphasis is placed the development of capacity to analyse scenes to determine appropriate choice of equipment and camera functions and controls to produce effective images.

Transfer, archiving, treatment and adjustment of images to prepare for output as prints, audio-visual presentation and for use on the Internet are also discussed and demonstrated.

Course Outline

This digital photography course is presented in 6 three-hour sessions.

	Photography Course Content
Session 1	Basic concepts    Digital imaging    Camera optical system    Exposure
Session 2	Camera functions and settings: a hands-on exploration of your camera and how to use functions and settings
Session 3	Choice of equipment and camera for effective photos Photographic technique:    Holding a camera & camera support    Choice of Lens    Focusing & Autofocus    Selective Focus & Depth-of-field    Metering Modes    Exposure Adjustment
Session 4	Scene analysis and choice of functions and settings:    Evaluating Light    Program, Aperture and Shutter Priority, Manual    Expressing Motion    Movement - Camera & Subject    Low Light Exposures
Session 5	Flash Technique:    On-camera Flash    Supplementary Flash    Fill Flash    Flash Lighting Modifiers
Session 6	Management and treatment of images:    Organizing and archiving images    Colour management    Image editing workflow    Image editing techniques    Preparing images for print, service bureaus print labs and the Internet