Course
Advanced Digital Photography
Name
SEF-3001EN2
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Hobbyists and professionals interested in refining their photography skills
Description
This course is for advanced amateur photographers and professionals who want to deliver the best images under the widest possible lighting conditions. Participants will review basic and intermediate level techniques and learn how to control perspective without a tilt-shift or perspective control lens, meter light, and correct color casts in camera. They will also learn about advanced lighting, wireless triggers, causes of image degradation, and more.
Course Objectives
  1. Upon completion students will have a better understanding of the inner workings of a digital camera and lenses, how to make exposure corrections accurately and have a better understanding how to control lighting.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Class 1: Course Objectives, Registration and Roll taking, Instructor Background, Technique Recap, Identifying Camera Exposure Baseline, Interpreting Histograms, Study Materials Distribution & Review, Homework Assignment
    Class 2: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Hands-on Camera Instruction - Introduction to Zone System, Homework Assignment
    Class 3: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Zone System Continued, Homework Assignment
    Class 4: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Introduction to Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems, Homework Assignment
    Class 5: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems Continued, Homework Assignment
    Class 6: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Metamerism and Image Degradation Issues, Homework Assignment
    Class 7: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Reading a Lens MTF Chart, Homework Assignment
    Class 8: Homework Review and Discussion, Q&A, Recap, Next Steps
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Basic Digital Photography, Intermediate Photography
Text and Supplies Needed
Text and class handouts provided in class. Students will need to bring a digital camera (DSLR, mirrorless or advanced Point and Shoot) with Manual mode, an empty memory card and charged batteries. A tripod, remote shutter release and external flash are optional items.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Field Trips to photography locations will be utilized
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Hobbyists and professionals interested in refining their photography skills
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
cce@waketech.edu
919-532-5700