Digital Photography & Photoshop (All Levels and Intermediate)

About this course

The all-levels strand focuses on improving photographs at the point of capture, with participants working in different photographic settings and reviewing their results. Teaching includes briefings, group discussion and individual tuition while photographing on location, with attention to camera choices, composition and developing a critical eye. The intermediate strand combines tutor-led tutorials with group practical exercises on photographic subjects and image-editing techniques. It follows the process from making photographs with a digital camera through to enhancing them using software such as Photoshop or Lightroom, with some exercises taking place at locations in London.

What you'll learn

• Select appropriate camera modes for different photographic situations
• Photograph movement and low-light scenes
• Plan photographic compositions and assess the results critically
• Use a tripod when appropriate
• Apply image-editing and post-processing techniques to enhance photographs

Is this course right for you?

The all-levels strand welcomes beginners as well as learners with existing camera knowledge. The intermediate strand is intended for participants who can use a digital camera with some competence, understand exposure and composition, and have some familiarity with editing software.

• Beginners can join the all-levels strand
• The intermediate strand is suited to learners developing beyond fundamental camera techniques
• The intermediate strand involves group practical exercises and photography at different locations

Before you go

• For the all-levels strand, participants need a digital camera and its manual.
• For the intermediate strand, participants must have a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Intermediate participants need a hard drive or memory stick for saving images.
• A list of desirable future equipment is provided at the first session.