What is Digital Photography
More than 90% of all cameras sold today are digital, but not many owners take full advantage of the power at their disposal. With your digital camera you will achieve great picture quality. Furthermore, you can shoot and store literally hundreds of photographs and instantly review and reshoot to correct mistakes. You can do this at no additional cost – that’s the beauty of digital photography! You can improve your images on computer, correct badly lit pictures, adjust colours, and apply special effects. The possibilities are practically endless
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Certificate in Digital Photography will teach you to take full advantage of the features in your digital camera, and will help you to become a handy digital photographer in no time. You will learn to manipulate images professionally, whilst at the same time we’ll look into traditionally complex topics such as pixels, depth of field and F-numbers, explaining them in simple language and illustrating their use in practical situations. We’ll also work through numerous image editing examples that are done on a computer so that even as a novice you can produce professional results.
Entrance Requirements
Basic literacy is essential, and computer literacy is an advantage. You will need access to a digital camera and a computer. Software packages such as Photoshop or PaintShop Pro will be an advantage. If you want to use a cellphone, at least a 2 megapixel is recommended.
Program Duration
Recommended 12 months of study
Programme Outcomes
• Digital Equipment and Digital Output
• Digital Photo Techniques and Digital Darkroom
• Digital Cameras and Lenses
• Computers and Computer Accessories Scanners, Printers and Other Equipment
• Techniques for Taking Photographs
• Common Problems and Solutions
• Improve Images on a PC
• Make Money from Digital Photographs
Assessment and Award
Once you have successfully completed the necessary practical activities coupled with the 2 written assignments prescribed by the Learning Group, you will be awarded a Certificate in Digital Photography.