WEA Course Information Sheet2013-14

Course title:Photography: Photoshop and Photography
Course reference:C2416850 / Tutor(s): R. Cooke
Venue: The Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, Middlesex,UB10 8PD / Fee: £158.00
Start date: 27/09/13 / End date: 28.03.14 / Day(s)/time(s): Fri 14:00
Number of sessions: 20 / 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:
How to use a digital camera and take better pictures; how to edit and improve photos with Photoshop
Course description: (This is displayed on the WEA website.)Summarise the course and its content in 40 words or fewer.
Learn how to use your camera more effectively to take better photos. Edit, restore, improve and retouch photos; remove unwanted details. Create graphic effects, greetings cards, collage in Photoshop. Suitable for all abilities.
Basic I.T. skills required.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
Basic IT skills required.
Prior knowledge not required, but useful.
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
  • Using digital and traditional camera controls effectively
  • Taking better photos
  • 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, photos and illustrations 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.
Completion of an Individual Learning Plan
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. / Apply simple digital correction techniques to photos using Photoshop.
3. / Combine text and images into simple collage, greetings cards, newsletters etc.
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Reading and information sources:Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
Preparation not essential but 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 a more intensive Photoshop course.
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