This practical digital photography course is aimed at teaching beginners and improvers how to get the most out of their compact/bridge cameras. The course focusses on the technical side of digital photography and will include taking, saving, editing, sharing and printing photos. No Sessions 07 & 28/05/2018
Course aim
To enable beginners/improvers in digital photography to capture (take), save, digitally edit, share and print their photographs. Includes internet security issues. Mainly intended for compact and bridge camera users.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Use digital camera zoom, flash, shutter delay, menus and basic settings to capture photographs.
- Transfer photographs to a computer for saving, editing, backing up (archiving), sharing and printing.
- Understand how to manage memory cards, USB and CD/DVD devices.
- Use digital photography editing software. Create photo collages.
- Discuss Internet (email & cloud) services and related safety and security issues.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- You do not need a digital camera to do the course, but you are encouraged to bring your own camera if you are able to do so.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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