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Digital PhotographyDiploma Course

This comprehensive and exciting Digital Photography Course will teach you everything that you need to know about Digital photography and how to take the perfect picture!

Course overview:

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17 Modules

5 Videos

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What Will You Learn?

This comprehensive and exciting Digital Photography Course will teach you everything that you need to know about Digital photography and how to take the perfect picture!

In the days before the digital revolution photography was still a popular pastime, but many people where put off by the necessity of buying film and then either processing and developing the film yourself or taking it to a Photolab, then receiving a set of 30 prints that had stickers on them explaining that the picture was out of focus or had red streaks on it because the film had been exposed to light or left in a drawer for 3 years before being developed.

Many photographers still use film (some even refusing to go digital) but the explosion of digital camera technology over the last 10 years has seen an increase in the popularity of photography. Social Media sites have also contributed to this rise, after all why write something when you can just take a picture on your smart phone.

The area of photography that seems to have the biggest boost is the use of SLR cameras, now known as Digital SLR (or DSLR) cameras. In the past many amateurs and snappers preferred point and shoot cameras because of their simplicity and ease of use. The SLR camera was for professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists. Now it’s almost impossible to walk down the street in any city in the world without seeing at least one person carrying a DSLR camera.

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

This comprehensive Photography course will teach you everything that you need to know about Digital Photography and taking a good selfie! The course is aimed at beginners and takes you right through to diploma level. Upon completion of the course assessment, you will receive your Digital Photography Diploma Certificate.

For those jet-setters with a create eye, we also offer a Travel Photography Course, so that you can capture the most beautiful moments around the globe!

Modules

Module 1: Equipment 8 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: A Brief History of Photography
Part 2: Choosing the Right Camera and Lenses
Part 3: Accessories
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: ISO 5 Parts

Part 1: The Origins of ISO
Part 2: How ISO Affects Exposure Settings
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Aperture 6 Parts

Part 1: Aperture and Depth of Field
Part 2: How Focal Length Affects Aperture
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Shutter Speed 7 Parts

Part 1: Introduction to Shutter Speed
Part 2: Motion Blur and Camera Shake
Part 3: Using Shutter Speed Creatively
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Correct Exposure 6 Parts

Part 1: The Exposure Triangle
Part 2: Exposure Bracketing, Metering and Histograms
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: White Balance 6 Parts

Part 1: White Balance Explained
Part 2: Colour Temperature and White Balance
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Depth of Field 6 Parts

Part 1: Depth of Field and Importance of Aperture
Part 2: Depth of Field and Focusing
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: RAW 6 Parts

Part 1: RAW v JPEG
Part 2: Adjusting and Processing RAW Files
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Light 6 Parts

Part 1: Understanding Light
Part 2: The Magic Hour, Artificial Light, and Shadows and Highlights
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Composition 7 Parts

Part 1: Composition and The Rule of Thirds
Part 2: Cropping and Symmetry For Good Effect
Part 3: The Golden Spiral
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Module 11: Landscape 7 Parts

Part 1: Landscape Photography
Part 2: Preparing for Landscape Shoots
Part 3: Other Types of Landscape
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

Module 12: Macro 6 Parts

Part 1: Introduction to Macro
Part 2: Macro Lighting and Techniques
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 12 Assessment

Module 13: Portraits 7 Parts

Part 1: Introduction to Portrait Photography
Part 2: Shooting Angles
Part 3: Props and Creative Portraits
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 13 Assessment

Module 14: Children & Babies6 Parts

Part 1: Photographing Children
Part 2: Photographing Babies
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 14 Assessment

Module 15: Water 6 Parts

Part 1: How to Photograph Water
Part 2: Nice Ice and Underwater Shots
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 15 Assessment

Module 16: Night 6 Parts

Part 1: Introduction to Night Photography
Part 2: Fireworks and Light Painting
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 16 Assessment

Module 17: Black and White 6 Parts

Part 1: Shooting in Black and White
Part 2: When to Use Black and White
Summary
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 17 Assessment

Accreditations

The Digital Photography Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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FAQs

How much time do I have to complete my course?

There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

How long will the course take me to complete?

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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How do I purchase a printed copy of my course materials?

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What Will I Learn In This Digital Photography Course?

In this Digital Photography course, you'll learn about the different types of cameras and lenses, as well as the settings and techniques that are used to capture high-quality images. The course also covers post-processing techniques like editing and retouching, allowing you to enhance and refine your photos. Additionally, you will learn about various genres of photography, including landscape, portrait, and wildlife photography, and how to apply different techniques to achieve a desired effect. By the end of the course, you'll have the necessary skills to capture and edit professional-quality digital photographs!

Is This Online Digital Photography Course Accredited?

Yes! The Digital Photography Diploma is an accredited Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Do You Offer This Digital Photography Course As An Audio Course?

Yes! We also offer a Digital Photography Audio Course, which covers all of the same modules as this course.

What Other Courses Relating To Digital Photography Do You Offer?

We also offer an Advanced Digital Photography Course if you're looking to level up your photography skills, and a Mobile Photography Course that introduces you to the world of smartphone photography.

What Is Digital Photography?

Digital Photography is the process of capturing and storing images using digital technology like a digital camera or a smartphone. Instead of using traditional film to record an image, digital cameras use an image sensor to convert light into digital signals that are then saved onto a memory card. This allows images to be instantly reviewed and edited, and gives the ability to easily share and distribute them digitally.