Part Time Digital Photography

Awarding Body

OCN

Course Content

Whether you`re looking for a digital camera or want to master features, we`ve got a class for every photo enthusiast. Explore camera features, learn tips for cropping and editing your images, and find new, creative uses for your photos.

Course Features

This hands-on class covers the supplies, techniques, and tips you`ll need to make all sorts of great projects - all year long.

Learn more about using your digital camera to improve your photography skills and capture professional-quality digital photographs.

You`ll learn how to transfer images to your computer, organise and improve them, and share them via email.

Available at other campuses - please enquire.
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful completion of level 1 and 2 can lead to entry onto OCN level 3 `Digital imaging for photographers`.

Modules

LEVEL 1 - Beginners:- Identifying the parts of a digital camera, body, lens, flash. Understand the fundamentals of photograph composition, exposure control, camera types etc.; Storage media and file types, Smart Card, Compact Flash, JPEG, TIFF, Handling and activating a digital camera, Capturing images- camera settings, Transferring and saving your images on the computer using software, file management software. LEVEL 2 - Intermediate: - Understanding camera controls - mode settings, resolution; Discuss advantages/limitations of conventional and digital photography; Introduction to photo manipulation software; Basic photo manipulation techniques - cropping, cloning, colour correction etc.; Produce a set of digitally enhanced photographs - printing, paper types.

Method of Assessment

Coursework involving practical assessments

Course Length

30 Weeks (10 weeks per unit)

Time of Delivery

Day and Evening

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

Course is aimed at enthusiasts - people who have recently bought a digital camera and require initial guidance on using it.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time