Digital Photography (QQI 5N1270 Minor Award)
Tutor: Barry Monaghan
Take pictures like a Pro!
This QQI Level 5 certified course offers a broad and comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of digital photographic production. It will develop practical, critical and academic skills of value to learners pursuing further education or seeking employment in any area where a basic knowledge of digital photography would be an advantage.
Course Content
The Camera
- Demonstrate the functions of the principal components of a digital camera and/or digital SLR camera.
- Take a series of photographic images demonstrating composition, perspective, tone, shape, form and space.
- Define concepts such as lens aperture, shutter speed, focus, depth of field and ISO sensitivity.
Post Capture Production
- Plan software manipulation techniques.
- Use digital editing tools.
- Resize, sharpen and change colour.
- Image reconstruction using RAW, Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Affinity Suite.
Digital Photographic Storage, Printing and Presentation
The course concludes with an exhibition of learners' portfolios.
You will require a Digital SLR camera and access to RAW image processing, photo editing and creative design software to complete this course. Estimated additional cost: €100.
There will be an extra charge of €20 for assessment and certification by QQI if required.