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| 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
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Please
click here to take this course through an accredited
college or university in your community.
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Syllabus:
A new section of each course starts monthly. 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.
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
lessons are released. You will have access to all lessons until
the course ends. However, the interactive discussion area that
accompanies each lesson will automatically close two weeks after
the lesson is released. As such, we strongly recommend that you
complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
The final exam will be released on the same day as the last
lesson. Once the final exam has been released, you will have two
weeks to complete all of your course work, including the final
exam.
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.
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college or university in your community.
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