Starting Digital Photography Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Designed to help students enhance their photography skills, this 5-week evening course at Central Saint Martins explores the creative potential of the digital camera.
The course aims to broaden critical thinking about photography and guide students on how to see the world with a 'photographer's eye'
After completing this course, students may progress on to other digital photography short courses to continue improving their skills.
Who this course is for
This 5-week evening course is suitable for beginners. It would benefit anyone wishing to explore the creative potential of their photography practice. More advanced students would also benefit from this course in order to refine and practice project-based work after an initial recap of the fundamentals.
You are expected to be familiar with your camera operating system prior to starting the course. Please give your manuals a good read prior to the course.
Key information
Topics covered
- Tuition on using Adobe's Bridge and RAW editor software and introduction to core editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
- Research project
- Aperture, shutter, lighting, composition and portraiture
Learning outcomes
- Gain insight into the creative possibilities of lens and shutter control common in all types of cameras
- Learn about the technical aspects that are particular to digital cameras
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- A digital camera
- The instruction manual for the digital camera
- Card reader / Storage device
- A notebook and pen
Tutor
Teri Pengilley
Since completing a postgraduate course in Photojournalism at the London College of Printing in June 2000, Teri Pengilley has worked as an editorial photographer both nationally and internationally. Her work includes five months covering Iraq after the 2003 invasion and documentary work in Sri Lanka and Indonesia following the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami. Based in London and working mostly for The Independent, The Guardian and Save the Children, Teri has had work exhibited in solo and group exhibitions. She's also been published in national and international publications including The Times, The New York Times, The Age and Vogue.Book a course
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