On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of key photographic concepts, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how they impact image quality. The ability to use light to your advantage, and the knowledge to construct appealing compositions. The skills to digitally edit photographs and apply a range of visual effects. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
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Discover the art of capturing and editing high-quality digital photographs, serving both personal and business objectives.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of key photographic concepts, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how they impact image quality. The ability to use light to your advantage, and the knowledge to construct appealing compositions. The skills to digitally edit photographs and apply a range of visual effects. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of key photographic concepts, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how they impact image quality. The ability to use light to your advantage, and the knowledge to construct appealing compositions. The skills to digitally edit photographs and apply a range of visual effects. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Getting to know your camera
- Module 2: Aperture
- Module 3: Shutter speed
- Module 4: ISO
- Module 5: How your camera understands light
- Module 6: How to make use of your flash
- Module 7: Composition
- Module 8: Portraits
- Module 9: Landscape
- Module 10: Basic photo editing techniques
Taught by
Dr Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk