Course Offerings

Expand on your basic photography knowledge and take your skills to the next level! Learn to master manual mode photography, use Hyperfocal Distance and capture Landscapes and Panoramas. In this second level digital photography course you will understand and manipulate ambient light, use fill flash to enhance natural light, set camera options to enhance creativity, use photography apps, shoot HDR imagery, read Histograms, use advanced composition techniques, pose groups and individuals, and more.

Course Objectives

Students will understand and utilize camera handling, shutters, apertures, ISO, portrait guidelines, lighting and other refined techniques to improve their photography skills.

Outline of Instruction

Introductions, Goals, Buddy System, Focus & Recompose, Metering, Focal Point, Tracking, White Balance, Exposure (Aperture, Shutter and ISO), Set Camera Functions for Enhanced Creativity, Homework Assignment.

Manual Mode Depth of Field (DoF) practice, Histograms, Focus & Recompose, Exposure Simulation, Understanding and Manipulating Ambient Light, Group and Individual Posing, Handout Review, Homework Critique, Homework Assignment.

Manual Mode Action/Motion, Histograms, Candids, using photography apps, using a tripod or monopod, Exposure Simulation, Handout Review, Homework Critique, Homework Assignment.

Manual Mode Depth of Field (DoF) practice, Group and Individual Posing, Histograms, HDR, Hyperfocal Distance, Landscapes & Panoramas, Handout Review, Homework Critique, Homework Assignment.

Manual Mode Action/Motion, Histograms, Candids, Handout Review, Homework Critique, Homework Assignment.

Manual Mode, Fill Flash, TTL versus Manual, Reflectors and Diffusers, Handout Review, Homework Critique, Homework Assignment

Recap, How to buy gear (lenses, flashes, wireless systems, memory cards, camera bodies, diffusers, reflectors, filters), Composition (basic and advanced), Handout Review, Homework Critique, Summary.

Contact Hours

21

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Digital Photography: Level 1

Learning Supplies Needed

This course is designed for any interchangeable lens camera with Manual mode, such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Advanced bridge cameras with manual mode and a permanently attached lens can be used as well. An external flash is recommended, but one built into the camera will work.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Off Campus trips will be utilized for field experience.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students who have passed "Digital Photography: Level 1" or have the equivalent in experience.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000J3

PHO-3001C2

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]