Fundamentals of Digital Photography

Photography is a lifelong journey, a practice that's never over. This course will give you the skills and training to start taking better pictures with your digital camera.

• Part 1: Digital Camera Essentials - Live, fully interactive virtual learning
  
  In the first session, we'll introduce you to the essential functions of your digital camera, including shooting modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, and explore how to think about taking a picture you'll be proud to share. We encourage you to attend Parts 2 and 3 to advance your ability to take better pictures.
  
  
• Part 2: In-Person Learning and Practice
  
  For students who attended Part 1, this session provides invaluable hands-on guidance. Ask questions, make mistakes, your instructor is there to teach you what you need to know to make the pictures you envision. Students who are unable to attend this in-person session will receive photography assignments to complete at the end of Part 1.
  
  
• Part 3: Composition, Lighting and Photo Review - Live, fully interactive virtual learning
  
  Our final session is a review of photos you took when you attended Part 2/completed your assignments. In this session, we will delve into composition, subject, scene and lighting by looking at the role of these critical elements in making your images as good as they can be.