WEA Course Information Sheet2014-15

Course title:Photography: Photography and Photoshop: Next Steps1
Course reference:C2417567 / Tutor(s): Ronen Cooke
Venue: Greenwood Centre, School road, Hampton Hill, Richmond, TW12 1QL / Fee: £86.90
Start date: 18/09/14 / End date: 4/12/14 / Day(s)/time(s): Thurs 14:30
Number of sessions: 11 / Hours per session: 2 / Level:2
Title of qualification to be gained (if any): n/a
Awarding body (if any): n/a
Essential materials E.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
Digital camera (if possible)
Course aims:
Build on previous basic knowledge of digital camera useto take better pictures; improve on and add to basic Photoshop skillsfor editing photos and graphics
Course description: (This is displayed on the WEA website.)Summarise the course and its content in 40 words or fewer.
Use more of your cameras capabilities to take better photos. Take more creative photos. Edit, retouch photos; remove unwanted details.Improve photos creatively.Make greetings cards in Photoshop. Some basic experience of digital cameras, Photoshop and everyday IT required.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
A little basic knowledge of camera use and Photoshop (any version) required. Previous attendance at a beginner’s photography / Photoshop course or some previous experience would be helpful.
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
  • Using digital and traditional camera controls effectively
  • Taking better photos
  • Using available lighting and flash
  • Improving photos in Photoshop
  • Getting rid of unwanted image elements, photo restoration & retouching
  • Special effects
  • Digital colour & exposure correction
  • Collage and montage in Photoshop
  • Graphic effects with Photoshop
  • Combining text and photos in Photoshop

Teaching, learning and assessment methods:tick those to be used 
Demonstration /  / Discussion /  / Group work /  / Individual work / 
Project work /  / Research / Role play / Written work
Question and answer /  / Activity outside class time /  / Observation /  / Practical work / 
Presentation / Field trip /  / Other (state)
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
Verbal feedback will be given throughout the course.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. / Use camera and lens controls effectively.
2. / Take better photos using available light and flash.
3. / Apply digital correction techniques to photos using Photoshop.
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Reading and information sources:Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
The following title is suggested (but not essential):
Teach Yourself Visually - Digital Photography by
Chris Bucher
Teach Yourself Visually - Photoshop Elements 11 by
Mike Wooldridge
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
Learners could progress to the next level photography / Photoshop course.
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