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Digital photography with Photoshop Elements for beginners

You will learn about shutter speed, aperture controls and more. Explore photo composition, lighting and indoor/outdoor work. The application Photoshop Elements will help take your pictures further.

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Key course information

Dates
02/10/11 - 09/10/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £142^NC

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY655

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course is suited to you if you want to learn how to use your camera's manual settings, so that eventually you can use it creatively.

What topics will we cover?

You will learn about the functions of the camera (aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, lenses, exposure, composition, studio lighting) and will be encouraged to develop an awareness of photographic practices and how to convey meanings with photographs. You will also learn how to import your images in Photoshop and produce basic alterations.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- make use of the manual settings on your camera
- begin to use shutter speed and depth of field creatively
- import images into an image editing program (Photoshop), perform simple edits and output to a CD
- use appropriate digital file types and resize for various outputs (email, web, print).

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is for complete beginners or for those willing to take a refresher course in the basics of photography.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and handouts. You will also have the option to pursue an individual project.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will be expected to purchase the materials for your use.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can expect to join more specialised photography courses or ones where the emphasis is on ideas rather than techniques.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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