| Course Title: |
Digital Photography |
| College: |
College SA |
| School: |
Photographic & Creative Studies |
| Programme Type: |
College SA Certificate Programme |
| Partner Institute: |
Not Applicable
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| Award Type: |
Certificate |
| Award Issued by: |
College SA |
| SAQA NQF Level: |
Not applicable |
| Membership: |
Not applicable |
| Course Duration: |
Recommended 12 – 16 months of study |
| Entrance Criteria: |
Basic Literacy
And
Computer Literacy
And
Access to a digital camera
And
Access to a computer |
| Fees: |
Click Here to request the Course Fee |
WHAT IS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
Digital Photography is a form of photography that utilises digital technology to make digital images of subjects and / or objects. Until the advent of digital technology, photography used photographic film to create images which could be made visible by photographic processing
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
The College SA Digital Photography Certificate course consists of the following modules:
- Tactics for Winning
- The Digital Camera
- Lenses
- The Computer
- Accessories
- Photo Techniques
- Photography Ideas
- Basic Digital Techniques
- Advanced Digital Techniques
- Masterclasses
- Output
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
Once you have successfully completed the necessary practical activities, as well as the 2 written assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate in Digital Photography.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
If you are looking to pursue a career in Photography for corporate or social purposes, or, if you have your heart set on becoming a wedding photographer; then this is the programme is for you. Even if you are the hobbyist type that enjoys taking social photos from your camera or your camera phone and enjoy creating your own albums, this programme will assist you all the way
WHY SHOULD I STUDY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
If you are looking to pursue a career in Photography for corporate or social purposes, or, if you have your heart set on becoming a wedding photographer; then this is the programme for you. Even if you are the hobbyist type that enjoys taking social photos from your camera or your camera phone and enjoy creating your own albums, this programme will assist you all the way
IS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?
Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if Digital Photography is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.
- Have you always enjoyed taking photos?
- At family and social functions, are you always the person taking the photos?
- Are you interested in learning more about digital photography?
- Would you like to start your own photographic business?
- Are you considering becoming a wedding photographer?
- Are you fascinated by digital cameras and all the things that you can do with them?
- Would you like to register for a course that will give you skills in digital photography?
- Would you like to learn about how to improve on taking pictures?
- Does your job require you to take a lot of photos?
- Would you like to become a professional photographer who is able to work with a variety of subjects and objects?
If you answered YES to more than four of these questions, then the Digital Photography is the RIGHT qualification for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.
If you did not answer YES to more than four of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.
DID YOU KNOW?
With this programme, you will receive the following from College SA:
- The Digital Photography Handbook textbook by Doug Harman
- A College SA Study Programme
- Digital Photography Books 1 – 4
- A mouse pad
- A 2 Gig flash disk
COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES
Tactics for Winning
This is the first Module that all students have to complete once they have registered with College SA. This Module is designed to introduce Students to the College. In this Module, you will learn more about how Distance Learning Works and what the best ways are to study to prepare for assessments.
- What is Distance Learning
- Some important things you should know about learning
- Parcel Tracking on the Internet
- Student Card
- Forms
- Calendar
- Progress Poster
- Studying
- Further Works
- Some Advice
- Study Tips and Methods
- What should I do if I get behind in my work?
- Account information
- Assignments
- Preparing for an Exam
- Writing an Examination
- Checklist for students
- Tactics for Winning
The Digital Camera
- Camera Features Explained
- Types of Digital Cameras
- How many Megapixels?
- Memory and Memory Cards
- A Buyer’s Guide
- Starting to Use Your Camera
- Care, Maintenance and Cleaning
Lenses
- Zoom Lenses
- Fixed Lenses
- Changing Lenses
The Computer
- Which Computer?
- Computer Accessories
- Getting Connected
Accessories
- Which Software?
- Plug-Ins
- Which Printer?
- Which Scanner?
- Preventing Camera Shake
- Extra Flash
- Extra Storage
- Light Meters
Batteries and Power
Photo Techniques
- Composition
- Focus
- Depth of Field
- Exposure
- White Balance
- Creative Flash
- Low Light
- Close-Ups
- Black and White
Photography Ideas
- Portraits and People
- Still Life
- Reportage
- Travel
- Architecture
- Landscapes
- Sports and Action
- Weddings
- Gardens and Flowers
- Children
- Pets and Animals
- Abstracts
Basic Digital Techniques
- Starting to use Editing Software
- Saving your Photos
- Auto and Quick Fix
- Cropping
- Straightening
- Resizing
- Sharpening
- Brightening and Darkening Photos
- Removing Redeye
- Creating Black and White
Advanced Digital Techniques
- Colour Management
- Adjusting Colours
- Levels
- Curves
- Advanced Curves
- Channels
- Cloning
- Dodge and Burn
- Layers
- Masks
Output
- Backing-up
- Printing
- Scanning Your Photos
- Creating Slide Shows
- Emailing Photos
- Creating a Photo Web Site
- Making a Portfolio
- Making Money
- Copyright
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: LEARNING OUTCOMES
When you have successfully completed the College SA Certificate in Digital Photography, you will be able to:
- Explain how to choose a digital camera and accessories;
- Explain the basics of digital cameras and how they work;
- Identify and describe other equipment you can use with digital cameras;
- Identify and describe how to take professional photographs with a digital camera;
- Overcome the most common problems photographers face when taking pictures with digital cameras;
- Describe the different types of photographs we can take using digital cameras;
- Identify and describe different types of software for editing digital photographs;
- Understand and describe how to edit and improve digital photographs;
- Create and produce art using digital photographs;
- Understand how to keep digital photographs forever;
- Explain how to print digital photographs;
- Describe how to use negative and transparency films in the world of digital photography;
- Identify and describe how photographs can be shared with other people;
- Identify how to make money from photography;
- Understand what copyright means in relations to photographs.
INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
If you would like to find out more about the Digital Photography, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.
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