Digital Photography

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