NCFE Using a Digital Camera and Scanner using your PC

Vocational qualification

In South Shields

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    South shields

This course is a gentle introduction to digital photography and is suitable for anyone who wants to gain practical skills in using a digital camera and scanner, transferring photographs to a computer and manipulating photographs. You will learn how to: 1 Use a digital camera. 2 Use a scanner. 3 Take photographs. 4 Transfer images to the PC. 5 Manipulate and enhance photographs. 6 Print.

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Location

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South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

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About this course

This course is suitable for complete beginners. There are no formal entry requirements.

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Course programme



Course information:
NCFE Using a Digital Camera and Scanner using your PC


Course content:
This course is a gentle introduction to digital photography and is suitable for anyone who wants to gain practical skills in using a digital camera and scanner, transferring photographs to a computer and manipulating photographs.
You will learn how to:

1 Use a digital camera

2 Use a scanner

3 Take photographs

4 Transfer images to the PC

5 Manipulate and enhance photographs

6 Print photographs
The course is entirely practical. Using IBM compatible machines, Digital Camera and Scanner and GIMP imaging software.

Assessment procedure:
Assessment takes the form of short tasks which require you to produce print outs of images before and after manipulation. There are also a set of questions to answer relating to digital photography. Successful completion of the assessment will lead to an NCFE certificate.


Qualifications achieved:
Non-externally certificated FE other provision, Level 1, Information and Communication Technology (SSA 6), PW B

Progression opportunities:
You will have the knowledge and skills to use a digital camera and scanner, transfer photographs to your PC, manipulate and print photographs.

Free study and financial support:
Many part-time students at South Tyneside College do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, depending on the course and the number of hours a week you study, you may be eligible for an Adult Learners†Grant. Please ask us about free study and financial support when you apply.

NCFE Using a Digital Camera and Scanner using your PC

Price on request