A Workshop in Creativity and Awe
Photography training - course outline
Session 1
Overview
Session Objectives
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Learn the basic components of a DSLR camera
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Learn what makes a good photograph
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Introduction to the 3 concepts on how to control light
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Introduction to the first of these concepts: aperture control
Duration
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1 hour
Session Structure
Composition
- Introduction to composition
- Rule of thirds
- Leading lines
Aperture Control
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Introduction to aperture control
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Live demonstration
Practical session
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Reinforce skills by photographing set in the studio
Session recap
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Review all the content covered
Assignment
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To further reinforce the skill, an assignment would need to be completed for the following session
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Accomplishment
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An understanding of composition and aperture control
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A set of images created in the practical session for the client's website
Tools
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The set of images that the client created in the practical session are available on a secure link with the details on how the image was created to assist on reviewing the session
Session 2
Overview
Session Objectives
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Review assignement
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Introduction to the second concept of controlling light: shutter-speed control
Duration
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1 hour
Session Structure
Review Assignment
- Review the assignment from the previous week
Shutter-speed control
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Introduction to shutter-speed control
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Live demonstration
Practical session
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Reinforce skills by photographing set in the studio
Session recap
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Review all the content covered
Assignment
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To further reinforce the skill, an assignment would need to be completed for the following session
Build website
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Start building the client's website
Accomplishment
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An understanding of shutter-speed control
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A set of images created in the practical session for the client's website
Tools
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The set of images that the client created in the practical session are available on a secure link with the details on how the image was created to assist on reviewing the session
Session 3
Overview
Session Objectives
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Review assignement
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Introduction to the third concept of controlling light: ISO control
Duration
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1 hour
Session Structure
Review Assignment
- Review the assignment from the previous week
Controlling ISO
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Introduction to ISO control
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Live demonstration
Practical session
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Reinforce skills by photographing set in the studio
Session recap
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Review all the content covered
Assignment
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To further reinforce the skill, an assignment would need to be completed for the following session
Build website
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Add to client's website
Accomplishment
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An understanding of ISO control
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A set of images created in the practical session for the client's website
Tools
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The set of images that the client created in the practical session are available on a secure link with the details on how the image was created to assist on reviewing the session
Session 4
Overview
Session Objectives
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Review assignement
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Confirm the client's understanding of the three concepts of controlling light
Duration
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1 hour
Session Structure
Review Assignment
- Review the assignment from the previous week
Combining the 3 concepts of controlling light
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Live demonstration
Practical session
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The client gets to experiment with the 3 concepts of controlling light with different sets in the studio
Session recap
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Review all the content covered
Build website
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Add to client's website
Accomplishment
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An understanding of 3 concepts of controlling light
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A set of images created in the practical session for the client's website
Tools
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The set of images that the client created in the practical session are available on a secure link with the details on how the image was created to assist on reviewing the session