Course Offerings

Are you interested in improving your photography skills? Learn how to take advantage of the features built into your modern digital camera through this training. Our course covers the fundamentals of exposure techniques, manual settings, light meters, filters, and flashes. A combination of lecture and field trips help participants learn how to capture the images they envision.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to understand and use the features built into the modern digital camera. Students will be able to analyze their photos and improve them by use of fundamental professional techniques.

Outline of Instruction

1) The Camera Settings
a) aperture
b)shutter and speed
c)ISO settings
d) relationships between settings

2) Basic Exposure and Camera Light Meter
a) shutter vs aperture priority
b) freezing action
c) controlling depth

3) Quality of Light
a) side and back lighting
b) white balance
c) outdoor conditions
d) affect of background

4) Bracketing exposures
a) metering techniques
b) student questions

5) Composition
a) framing the image
b) selecting your lens
c) flashes
d) soft lighting

6) Outdoor techniques
a) nighttime, sunrise and sunsets
b) timed exposures
c) wildlife and scenic techniques
d) use of multiple flashes

7) Field Trip

8) Student Presentations

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Digital SLR Camera

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Off site classes will be held for field experience

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in improving their basic photography skills and how to take advantage of the features built into their digital camera.

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-4000FH3

PHO-3001C2

Course Contact Information

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