Free Online Course by Alison: Beginner Digital Photography

A free online course is available on Alison education platform, themed “Beginner Digital Photography ”.

Course background:

This free online beginner's photography course will introduce you to the most important functions and techniques of digital photography and your digital camera. Lots of people have digital cameras but few know how to use them. This course will teach you how to operate the various features of your digital camera, and how to take the right shot for every occasion. Take this free online course today to supercharge your digital photography skills.

Course duration:

2- 3 hours.

Course modules:

• Module 1: Working with your camera:

Working with your camera: Learning Outcomes

Commanding the Mode Dial

Lens structure and types

Prime Lenses

Cleaning your lenses

Introduction to Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO

White Balance

Introduction to Light

Working with your camera: Lesson summary

• Module 2: Introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers:

Introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers: Learning Outcomes

Introduction To Software - Adobe Creative Cloud

Opening Files in Photoshop

The Photoshop Interface

Panning and Zooming in Photoshop

Photoshop - Managing Edit History

Image Obviously Photoshopped

Making subtle changes to enhance a photograph

Introduction to Lightroom

Creating Catalogues in Lightroom

Summary

• Course assessment:

Beginner Digital Photography Assessment

Course objectives:

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

1. Outline what each of the functions on the Mode Dial are for.
2. Identify all the parts of a lens. - State the pros and cons of Prime Lenses.
3. Explain the relationship between Shutter, Aperture and ISO.
4. Discuss the different types of light and their effect on a photograph.
5. Navigate around the functions and tools in Photoshop.
6. Explain the benefits of using the edit history function.
7. Differentiate between subtle and obvious Photoshop edits to a photo
8. Outline the key functionality of the modules in Lightroom.

Course costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, learners need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once they have completed this Certificate course, they have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share their achievement with the world. Alison Certificate is:

1. Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in CVs, professional social media profiles and job applications.
2. An indication of learner’s commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieving high results.
3. An incentive for learners to continue empowering themselves through lifelong learning.

Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

1. Digital Certificate- a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to learners when they complete their purchase.
2. Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to learners with FREE shipping.
3. Framed Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to learners with FREE shipping.

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