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Digital DSLR Photography - How to See and Take Better Pictures

Course code: P02581

Subject area: Photography

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

11th Jan 2027 - 22nd Mar 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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For those who have completed ‘How the camera works’ or are already able to operate their cameras fully and are familiar with the Exposure Triangle, semi-automatic settings, depth of field etc. This course focuses on picture composition and critique of pictures submitted by participants. The work of famous photographers is also covered and two practical sessions will help you think and work in new ways.
Finding a subject and then being able to compose an interesting image is the real challenge of photography, so on this course you will learn how ‘to see’ a photograph in a variety of settings. In the digital world taking a picture is only part of the process, so we will cover basic processing of RAW files and Photoshop techniques to get the best from your image file and complete your picture. The course covers the outline steps of publishing your own photo-book and the tutor will publish a book of everyone’s pictures as a group project. Notes covering the content of each session are emailed out so you can build up a complete reference of everything covered.

The course includes two practical sessions to practice and consolidate classroom skills. The photo-walks will cover up to two miles at a very leisurely pace. Venues tbc.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
After completing this course you will understand how to make pictures of interesting things in ordinary places, so the follow on course addresses your personal development in “Photo Club”. This includes a deeper look at composition and opportunities to personally undertake basic picture processing using Photoshop, to complete your pictures.
Entry criteria
For those who have completed ‘How the camera works’ or are already able to operate their cameras fully and are familiar with the Exposure Triangle, semi-automatic settings, depth of field etc.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£199.60

Reduced Fee (19+)

£99.80

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