Photography Basics and Beyond Specialization offered by Coursera

Coursera Platform is offering a specialization that is consisted of 4 online courses on the them of: Photography basics and beyond: From smartphone to DSLR specialization.

Course background:

Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Compact or Mirrorless model, you will learn to gain control of exposure and understand fundamentals of composition, while exploring documentary and creative concepts to make the kinds of photographs you have always wanted.

This Specialization covers a broad range of fundamental principles in photography, from camera control to principles of composition and creativity, providing you with a foundation for growth in making photographs you’ll be proud to share.

In the Capstone you will develop a final project of photographs related to your individual needs, whether practical or purely expressive, and share ongoing feedback with fellow learners.

Course duration:

Approx. 6 months to complete.

Specialization's courses:

• Course 1: Cameras, Exposure, and Photography:

Welcome to Course One of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! In these first 4 Modules you will gain the knowledge and the confidence that will help you make good choices as you consider qualities of the camera you own, and the qualities of the other types of digital cameras you might be considering. You will learn about the basic functions that most digital cameras have in common.

• Course 2: Camera Control:

Welcome to Course Two of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! Now that you have a broad understanding of the various types of cameras, the importance of setting up Menus and Functions to gain control in your photography, and the difference between Auto and Program exposure modes, you are ready to move into even greater Camera Control!

• Course 3: Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production:

Welcome to Course THREE! In the first two Modules you will gain a more professional-level understanding of the Design Elements that artists have used throughout history to create successful compositions. Arranging the Elements in ways that lead viewers through their compositions is an essential craft for photographers no matter whether their subject matter is pure documentary or vividly exotic personal expression.

• Course 4: Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing:

Welcome to Course FOUR! In Modules 1-4 you will cover the final elements of the Specialization necessary to round out this introduction to the fundamentals of Photography, and prepare you for creating your own exciting project in the Capstone! You have come a long way since the beginning of this journey from Smartphone Basics to DSLR and Beyond. Just think of all the information you have absorbed and put to use in your assignments and quizzes, and the confidence you have gained that you CAN control the camera to make pictures you are proud to share.

Course costs:

This course is a part of the larger Become a Journalist: Report the News! Specialization on Coursera, learner can to enroll for free and gets:

1. Unlimited access to all courses in the Specialization including: Watching lectures, trying assignments, participating in discussion forums, and more.
2. Canceling option at any time: No penalties - simply cancel before the trial ends if it's not right for you.
3. $49 USD per month to continue learning after trial ends: Go as fast as you can - the faster you go, the more you save.
4. Certificate when you complete, that you can share on your resume, LinkedIn, and CV.
5. Learner who can’t afford to pay required fees is eligible to apply for financial aid, that allows him/her to get everything a fee-payer learner gets.

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