Discover Digital Photography
Join
us and explore the world of digital photography! This course provides an
introduction to the fascinating technology that is catapulting the
photographic world into the 21st century. We'll discuss the basics of
digital photography, equipment, software, the digital darkroom, printing,
Internet and e-mail use, along with commercial and personal applications.
You'll learn what you need, what you can do, and what you can expect to
invest. Whether you're new to photography or a long-time professional
looking for a complement to traditional photography, this class will provide
an introduction to new opportunities for putting digital photography to use.
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
Requirements:
Internet access, E-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser. A few computer-specific examples are included, which are based on Windows. Mac students are welcome, but may not be able to duplicate all examples.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end.
Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course.
You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must
complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each
month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to
space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
| In our first lesson, you'll learn what digital
photography is and how photography evolved to this exciting new
level. We'll go over some of the jargon and terms used in the
industry, explore some of the equipment digital photographers use,
and highlight the areas where things have changed. |
| Friday - Lesson 02 |
| In today's lesson, you'll have an opportunity to
really get to know your camera or the camera of your dreams.
Students find this lesson to be one of the most helpful as they
learn about the different features available on digital cameras,
find out what to look for both inside and outside the camera itself,
and explore the different levels of equipment available. |
| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
| When it's time to make a decision and buy the
camera that's right for you, you'll want to know how to make your
best choice. In this lesson, we'll discuss more of the attributes
and features of digital photography as you prepare to meet the
camera salesman armed with solid knowledge of what's important to
you. |
| Friday - Lesson 04 |
| Digital storage is a big issue, so in this lesson
we'll look at ways to address this aspect of digital photography.
When it comes to digital images, you'll need storage space not only
on your camera, but also on your computer. Today, I'll give you lots
of recommendations and guidelines for getting the most out of your
storage space, as well as how to set up back up procedures. |
| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
| The ability to edit your digital images is one of
the most compelling features of digital photography. In today's
lesson, we'll take a look at several of the software programs
available to you and some of the many features you'll find in
digital editing programs. |
| Friday - Lesson 06 |
| Using digital imagery online is another big part
of digital photography. In this lesson, you'll discover ways you can
easily use digital images with e-mail and on Web sites. We'll also
discuss sizing images and using cell phone cameras, Web cams, and
other online resources. |
| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
| Printing digital images is a different process
from simply dropping off a roll of film. In this lesson, we'll
explore the many options for printing at home and the extensive
network of retail printers available for digital work. You'll also
learn about the different types of printers available, and how you
can obtain archival prints. |
| Friday - Lesson 08 |
| Film photography hasn't gone away completely, but
digital photography is making a strong stand at replacing it. In
this lesson, we'll focus on ways camera manufacturers have blended
the best features of each format to give photographers great new
ways to do traditional techniques. This area is changing rapidly,
and students often find it quite interesting to see how quickly
digital photography has caught up with film standards. |
| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
| Scanning printed images is an important option
for digital photography. In today's lesson, we'll look at restoring
old and damaged photos, using scanners to bring slides, negatives,
and prints into a digital format, and even how to capture an image
of a 3-D object with a scanner. |
| Friday - Lesson 10 |
| Travel photography is always a favorite subject
for photographers. Digital photography presents some different
challenges and opportunities, so in this lesson, we'll look at how
professionals in the field handle the challenges, as well as
techniques and opportunities you can use when you travel. |
| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
| Digital photography has emerged in many different
work places. In this lesson, we'll take a look at how not only
photographers use digital photography for their businesses, but also
how other types of businesses have incorporated it as well. |
| Friday - Lesson 12 |
| In our final lesson together, we'll look at how
to compose your pictures with digital options in mind. There's a lot
more to being a digital photographer than just owning a digital
camera, and today you'll see some great examples of difficult
situations that you can remedy with digital solutions. |
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
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