Instagram: a short introduction

About this course

The course introduces Instagram as a platform for sharing photos and videos, including its potential use in business. Participants will create or access an account, explore key settings, take or upload photographs, edit images and apply filters and hashtags. Teaching combines discussion, demonstrations and practical examples, with individual guidance available throughout. Most activities take place on participants’ smartphones, alongside use of an individual computer.

What you'll learn

• Set up or access an Instagram account
• Take photographs and upload images from a smartphone camera roll
• Edit photographs and apply Instagram filters
• Use hashtags and review key account settings

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners, including people who have not used Instagram or another social media platform before. Participants should be comfortable using a smartphone and able to follow spoken and written instructions and discuss their work in English.

• No previous Instagram or social media experience is required
• Confident smartphone use is expected
• Participation includes discussions, demonstrations and individual practical work

Before you go

• Bring a smartphone with the Instagram application downloaded.
• Bring login details for any existing social media accounts, or a valid email address and its password if creating a new account.