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Overview
You'll learn how to take control of your digital camera and lens and appreciate the full creative potential whilst being introduced to the fascinating world of digital image capture. You'll explore the work of celebrated photographers and learn how to really ‘see’ as a photographer to create more interesting and engaging meaningful photographs.
Throughout the Digital Photography - Essential Techniques course at the Arts University Bournemouth you'll develop a fundamental understanding of digital camera functions including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lens functions-control and image-making components, including composition, framing, subject and lighting.
Outcomes
At the end of the course you'll:
- Possess a solid foundation of understanding in camera control.
- Have developed your appreciation of photography - past and present.
- Gain a technical understanding of digital camera functions.
- Develop knowledge, understanding, and creativity through a series of engaging practical exercises.
- Possess improved artistic skills.
- Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
- Have boosted creativity and imagination.
- Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- History of photography
- Photographic genres
- Light and colour
- Camera controls
- Shutter, aperture and ISO control and relationship
- The lens, focal lengths and uses
- Depth of field and field of view
- Focusing systems (manual and automatic)
- Metering and histograms
- Light and lighting
- Photographic peripherals, flash, speedlights and filters
- Colour temperature and white balance
- Digital imaging, sensors, workflow, and file formats
- DSLR and Mirrorless camera technology and comparisons
- A series of optional mid-session assignments to practise and consolidate new skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No previous knowledge or experience is required, only a passion to learn and develop within the subject.
You should bring:
- A digital camera with access to full manual controls, this could be a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex), Mirrorless camera, or a Bridge camera
- A manual for your camera
- A tripod is useful (if you have one)
- Access to a computer between sessions to upload and save your photographs to USB memory device
- USB Flash Drive (recommended minimum memory capacity of 2 GB)
- Notebook and pen/pencil for note-taking
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents359 GBP / full≈ 359 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents359 GBP / full≈ 359 GBP / full
Living costs
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
700 - 1000 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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