Photography for beginners - camera skills

When & Where

4 June 2024 - 2 July 2024 ( 15 hours, 5 weeks )
Evening, Tuesday
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Chelsea Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Katerina Kalogeraki
Course Code C23PGYA10E
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Learn how to use your digital SLR camera and improve your photographic skills. The course will cover the basics of photography in terms of shutter speed, aperture and ISO, as well as composition, lenses and white balance. The aim is to get you familiar with your camera’s functions, while photographing different situations and subjects. This course will put you in control of your camera and open up new horizons for you. The course tutor will set you a task to complete between sessions, so as to practice the learnt skills. At the end of the course you will be able to take photographs without relying on the ‘auto’ mode! Students will need to bring their own DSLR or mirrorless camera allowing access to manual controls.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use your camera in manual mode and achieve well-exposed photographs in different situations
Use camera techniques to achieve the desirable effects in your photographs
Use practical skills to produce creative outcomes

Cost

Full fee

£155

Concession fee

£115

Class format and activities

This is a hands-on course and will be delivered in Chelsea Centre. You will learn actively and will practice the demonstrated skills during the sessions with continuous support by the tutor.