Photography 101: Beginner to Intermediate

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
Here's what you will learn:
- You will discover the differences in modern cameras, and find a recommendation for which one you should buy, if you are in the market for one.
- You will learn what the pro's do, and how you can do the same thing for less.
- You will find step-by-step instructions on how to make great photos that are worthy of submission to any local photography contest.
- You will read about real life photography experiences from amateur photographers "just like you" who have something interesting to share.
- You will discover more than just how to press your camera's button
- You will follow several examples through the course to show you the range of photography options available to you.
- You will read about camera lenses, exposure, and lighting in a way that actually helps you understand rather than confuses you more with technical jargon.
- You will actually see photographs that compare different types of techniques to help you learn how different settings produce different results.
Course Requirements
No previous experience is required. This course will not demand that you own a camera as the course material will provide useful information for any future photographer. Using a camera is strongly recommended, however, to fully benefit from this course.
Any type of camera will work and can be used in this course
Course Topics
Lesson 1 - Camera Basics
Lesson 2 - Operating a Camera
Lesson 3 - Types of Film
Lesson 4 - Exposure
Lesson 5 - Aperture & Shutter Speeds
Lesson 6- TTL Light Meter
Lesson 7 - Depth of Field
Lesson 8 - Choosing Lenses
Lesson 9 - Lenses Continued
Lesson 10 - Lighting
Lesson 11 - Lighting Continued
Lesson 12 - Flash Photography
Lesson 13 - Filters
Lesson 14 - Steady Shooting
Lesson 15 - Digital vs. Film
Lesson 16- Enhancing Photographs
Lesson 17 - Organizing the Picture
Course Materials
All course materials are provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written or practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned. Assignments will require you to take practice photographs to test various picture taking techniques.
Many of the lessons will also follow up with a review quiz that will highlight aspects of each lesson for you to note. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.
Course Goals
Here's what you will learn:
- You will discover the differences in modern cameras, and hear a recommendation for which one you should buy, if you are in the market for one.
- You will learn what the pro's do, and how you can do the same thing for less.
- You will find step by step instructions on how to make great photos that are worthy of submission to any local photography contest.
- You will read about real life photography experiences from amateur photographers "just like you" who have something interesting to share.
- You will discover more than just how to press your camera's button
- You will follow several examples through the course to show you the range of options available to you.
- You will read about camera lenses, exposure, and lighting in a way that actually helps you understand rather than confuses you more with technical jargon.
- You will actually see photographs that compare different types of techniques to help you learn the differences you need to know.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic camera operations.
- Know operating a camera.
- Know types of film.
- Demonstrate aperture and shutter speeds.
- Identify TTL light meter.
- Demonstrate depth of field.
- Determine how to choose appropriate lenses.
- Demonstrate lighting techniques.
- Demonstrate flash photography.
- Determine filter use with your camera.
- Know steady shooting techniques.
- Describe film and its use in the today's world.
- Determine enhancing photograph techniques.
- Demonstrate organizing picture techniques, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Lesson 1 Assignment: Introductory Questions | 1 |
Lesson 1 Quiz | 25 |
Lesson 2 Assignment: Practice Taking a Picture that tells a story | 25 |
Lesson 2 Quiz | 20 |
Lesson 3 Assignment: Testing Types of Film | 25 |
Lesson 3 Quiz | 15 |
Lesson 4 Assignment- Practice Taking a Better Picture | 20 |
Lesson 4 Quiz | 6 |
Lesson 5 Assignment: Practice Using a Light Meter and/or Gray Card | 20 |
Lesson 5 Quiz | 6 |
Lesson 6 Assignment: Depth of Field Pictures | 20 |
Lesson 6 Quiz | 7 |
Lesson 7 Assignment: Testing Different Lens Shots | 25 |
Lesson 8 Assignment: Practice Using Different Lenses | 20 |
Lesson 8 Quiz | 9 |
Lesson 9 Assignment: Testing Lighting | 25 |
Lesson 9 Quiz | 20 |
Lesson 10 Assignment: Practice These Lighting Conditions | 20 |
Lesson 10 Quiz | 8 |
Lesson 11 Assignment: Practice Using Your Flash | 20 |
Lesson 11 Quiz | 9 |
Lesson 12 Quiz | 8 |
Lesson 13 Quiz | 7 |
Lesson 14 Quiz | 9 |
Lesson 15 Quiz | 15 |
Final Assignment: Show Us a Good Picture Now! | 25 |
Lesson 16 Quiz | 7 |
Total Points: | 417 |
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