Learn the art of photography

What's it about?

You will learn about photography as a visual art practice, and how this can help you to become an engaging and active photographer. You will explore the work and concepts of contemporary photographic artists, which may trigger a new interest in what you photograph. In addition to this, you will also learn some of the practical skills required to further explore photography in exciting and creative ways. Finally, we look at the idea of a “digital darkroom” and explore ways that you can further your interest in photography through post-production knowledge and techniques.


What will I learn?

How to understand exposure and digital capture
The “language” of creative expression and how this can improve your own photography
Identify pixels and levels and how they construct a photographic image
How to use key features on your digital camera
What is RAW, and the reasons why you should use it
The key contemporary photographic narratives, and ways in which they can help you think about your own photography
How a lens draws the image, and how this can help you make more effective compositions
How aperture and shutter speed works
How to understand some of the tools and functions of image editing software
How to navigate some of the hardware choices available to contemporary photographers
Ways to consider what kind of photographer you might be, and ways this can help you to determine subject matter
This course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments.The total video time for this course in approximately 4 hours and 2 minutes.

If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.

Where to from here?

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