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Course Information Sheet

Digital Photos: Cameras & Scanners   

Fees:

full £165

conc £74

non EU £267

Day

Time

Weeks

Centre

Start

End

Code

Wed

10:00-12:00

11

MAC

25/04/12

11/07/12

JS3800

Tutor:  Ronen Cooke

What will the course cover?

This course explains the basics of how your digital camera works and explores the advantages of digital photography. It will cover taking pictures and transferring them to a computer to store and archive, and improving the look and quality of your photographs. You will also discover ways of using online tools to improve your photos, and how to share your photos with family and friends on the internet.

Who is the course for?

People who want to build skills in using their digital camera, in conjunction with scanners and photo editing software, find out about online storage and editing facilities, or share them with family and friends on social networks .

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

Basic computer knowledge is useful – being comfortable using the mouse and keyboard and saving files. You should also be able to navigate the Internet and have an email address (or be able to set one up).

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

Understand and use the basic features of your digital camera to take effective photos, Know how an image is created and stored, Download/transfer and process an image from a digital camera to a computer, Scan images and transfer to computer, Discover cheap or free picture editing software, Edit and alter your images with offline and online tools, Improve and repair scanned photos with offline and online tools and Set up an online photo account (e.g. Flickr, Photobucket etc)

How is the course organised?

Group and individual instruction. Explanations, tasks, demonstrations, discussions, and lots of hands on practise. You will be able to work on your own photos through the course.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

To gain the maximum benefit, you should read recommended books and websites, and practice the topics covered during the class each week – the more you practice, the faster your skills will improve. You should try and spend at least an hour per week of revision and some time preparing pictures taken in class for the web site for following lesson. Computer access is available at Study Support sessions at Macbeth centre, or at your local library.

How will my progress be assessed?

Informal feedback but tasks will help you decide what else you need to learn or practise. The tutor may provide homework or specific tasks to assess your progress. There will be regular opportunities to review your progress through the class.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

Photoshop course, Digital and traditional photography course and Web design or desktop publishing courses – this course is an ideal introduction to gathering and preparing images for use on websites.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

You will need a digital camera, and possibly a computer to work on at home. You should also bring a pen and notebook, a file folder to store handouts, and a USB key if you want to take your work home with you (your tutor can give you advice on purchasing USB keys). You may benefit from investing in a guide book to supplement your learning. A suggested starting text is: How to Photograph Absolutely Everything - Tom Ang (ISBN 1405333073) If you are comfortable using the Internet, there are some helpful online sites: www.briefguides.co.uk/content/digitalcameras.php www.whatdigitalcamera.com

What support is available?

You may wish to get additional help and guidance offered through the Study Support Sessions at the Macbeth Centre. Help with literacy or numeracy is available through the basic education programme and the ESOL programme offers help for speakers of other languages. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The Learner Support Fund is a discretionary scheme funded by the Adult Learning and Skills Service and the Skills Funding Agency to assist learners who may be experiencing difficulties in paying for course fees, essential equipment/materials or other necessary related expenses. The fund is open to all learners who are in receipt of an income related benefit or those learners who are on a low income. Details of all available support can be found on our website (hfals.co.uk), in the Guide and the Student handbook, or from teaching or Reception staff.

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