Photography: The Art of Smartphone Photography - Beginners
Course details
Course code
Q00013800Course date
Number of classes
2 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Elena Garcia JuanFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineQualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Availability
Course overview
Course description
Photography is bound up in the history of technological innovations, from the invention of the Daguerreotype to the digital revolution. Each new technological breakthrough has shifted the way we see and represent the world photographically.
This course will provide practical guidance to help you make your photos really stand out and how to develop the use of format, orientation and editing for different grounds. To use your phone’s inbuilt technology to crop your images, adjust contrast, colour, and exposure Mastering how to find the proper light for your subject: to identify light sources to take pictures of portraits, landscapes and objects.
Gain confidence in using, controlling and manipulating smartphone’s cameras.
Accomplish the fundamentals of photography to strengthen your mental muscles: to tell a story with a single picture or with a series of them. A lot of what makes an interesting image. Interesting is not always about the technical know how of the photographer but in the composition of the elements within the image itself.
Both technical skills and creating great photos will be covered in an understandable way, with a view to applying the skills learnt in your own environment. You will be encouraged to take part in group discussions throughout the course.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.