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Digital Photography

This module introduces you to the digital photography environment and divides into three main practical components, allowing you to cover a wide range of processes that relate to the digital platform. You will have the opportunity to use, explore and experiment with the digital SLR and learn about photo image management and manipulation. The module will also cover instruction in the colour management process, from monitor calibration techniques to file managing your uploaded images and converting them for printing. Additionally, there will be instruction in converting analogue imagery into high-resolution digital formats. The module will also cover current and historical debates on truth and representation as it relates to digital photography.

How to Use Your Digital Camera

The world of the digital SLR camera can appear daunting. Unfamiliar technical terms and what seem to be complex processes put off many potential photographers even before they pick up a camera.

Understanding your equipment and having the knowledge and skills to maximise the use of your digital SLR are crucial skills but they need not be difficult to master. Photography can be fun and fulfilling and this course is the starting point for an enjoyable and  rewarding experience.

We’ll begin by covering the functions, settings and applications you will be using before developing your skills through practical, step by step projects.

We’ll be providing you with the knowledge to understand and use;

•    Different shutter speeds and apertures
•    Depth of Field
•    A variety of ISO settings
•    Pixels and resolution
•    Exposure metering
•    Multi point focussing systems
•    Histograms
•    JPEG & RAW file formats
•    LCD software

Whether you are a complete novice  or  you’ve had previous experience with analogue or basic digital cameras, you will benefit from this comprehensive, practical course.