Get Started with Digital SLR Photography

How will I learn?

Your tutor will teach you by lecture/discussion, demonstration, handouts and one-to-one help when appropriate.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

By your tutor on a weekly basis and also by your own individual learning plan

Progression opportunities

Improve Your Digital SLR Photography.

What equipment or materials will I need to provide?

You will have to use your own digital SLR camera. It would also be useful to have access to a tripod for working in low light conditions.
You will require a note book

What other support is available?

Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.

The topics covered include:

Use of aperture to control depth of field
Shutter
ISO
White balance
Use of Moodle, our online learning environment, to store and retrieve files
Night time photography and capturing light trails
Use of flash
Use and selection of lens
Image composition
A Saturday morning visit to an English Heritage property to practice photographic skills
An introduction to studio lighting to capture portrait shots