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The college is located in Richmond only five minutes from the heart of Melbourne. Since 1996 Photo Image Campus has offered short courses and the Career Certificate of Professional Photography.

The Basic & Creative Digital Photography short course is designed

for people wanting to improve image quality and creativity when taking

images of travel, holidays, family & friends or just having fun.

Starting with the basics of photography and digital camera technique we

then take you through the practical uses of light, flash, composition,

camera angle and subject impact. The course also introduces you to

the fundementals of digital workflow thus helping you better understand

and complete a process of importing, organise, adjust images and then

export for email or printing.



13 lessons	TUITION FEE $858	CHECK AVAILABILITY
One night class per week
Class times - 6.30 to 8.30pm
1 Location weekend class
2 practical night classes
Starting level : Beginner/Intermediate
Maximum of 12 students per class

Course Structure

Lesson 1 - Better Images and Expression
The 4 keys elements to improve and add impact to your images
Lesson 2 - Camera One
Simplifying the camera to it's basic components. Camera operation
and functions of Shutter Speed.
Lesson 3 - Camera Two
Functions of Aperture and it's effects on the image.
Lesson 4 - Camera Three
Working with both Aperture and Shutter Speed and their
relationship to each other
Lesson 5 - Digital Photography
Step by step discussion of digital workflow from camera to print
Lesson 6 & 7 - Creative PRACTICAL Location ( double lesson )
Practical City location class ( 4 hour weekend )
Camera Controls & Exposure metering, Panning + fast & slow shutter speed.
Lesson 8 -Natural Light , light direction, Flash
Importance of light in creative photography, types of light, light
quality and direction. Familiarization with electronic flash.
Lesson 9 - Composition and Creative Viewpoint
A view into subject placement & framing plus Creative Viewpoint and
adding impact to your images.
Lesson 10 - PRACTICAL Location
Night photography in the city
A practical look at adding impact with creative composition and viewpoint.
Lesson 11 - Subject elements and Creativity
Discussion of elements and their effect on image expression and mood.
Lesson 12 - Creative PRACTICAL Night Location Photography
Practical lesson on photographing people.
Lesson 13 - Review and critique of all images
Review of final assignment images after two months.