Get to Know your Digital Cameras - Beginners [CPA]

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Course Overview

Course Overview
On the “Get to Know your digital Camera” course you will gain the
knowledge of how to set up and use your camera. You will be introduced to the terminology and jargon that is used by photographers in using their camera. At the end of the course you wi

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Set up your digital camera for different picture situations via your camera control menus.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Choose different camera modes for different picture opportunities.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Identify and locate your cameras controls and be able to set these appropriately.
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Identify different digital image file types and be able to choose the appropriate one for your photographic needs.
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Have increased confidence in using your camera.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
The “Get to Know your digital Camera” course is the first course in a
series that comprises of: Get to Know your digital Camera, Basic
Digital Photography and Digital Photography Intermediate. These three
courses will give you the tools to make photographs with confidence
across a wide range of picture making situations. You will need to have a
camera that can be used in manual mode, i.e. a Compact, Bridge or
DSLR camera that has the ability to be used in manual mode.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Any digital camera (Compact, Bridge or DSLR camera with the ability to set
your exposures manually). Pen & notepaper, you will create a learning
journal, recording your progress, making notes during theory sessions and
in practical demonstrations.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
At the end of the course we recommend that you progress onto the Basic
Digital Photography course followed by the Intermediate Photography
course, other photography courses.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
There will be an initial assessment followed by on-going assessment of progress and
achievement. This course will also include:
Showing of photographs to fellow students and discussing the images using appropriate
photographic terminology.
You will be creating images outside of class time that will be evaluated in class through
critiques and discussion allowing you to learn from your own images how to develop your
photographic skills.
Observation of working methods within the classroom and with peer learning of your
photographic processes.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
Your tutor will give you on-going feedback tracking and monitoring your progress, giving feedback
though out the course. You and the tutor will use an individual learning plan to monitor your
progress allowing you and the tutor to track your knowledge and skills developed on the course.
You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.
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Other Info

Other Info
Punctuality in attendance on courses is important to us, as students who arrive late interrupt the
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Extra Support

Extra Support
The Learner Support & Advice Team can support learners to help them achieve their education and
employment goals. Information, advice and guidance are given on a range of issues including,
financial support and support available for learners who are disabled and learners with learning
difficulties, Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors who can help you make the
next step. For further information, text IDEA and your name to 07950 080 341 or email
ideastorelearning@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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C3507
Mark Wilkinson
01/05/2021
29/05/2021
2.00 hrs per wk
5 weeks
£48.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£13.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£95.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
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Shadwell Centre