Professional Basics

• Types of cameras
• How cameras work
• Manual camera controls
• Camera techniques

Objectives of the Module
This module will enable you to use a 35mm SLR or rangefinder camera competently. You will understand how to take great photographs instead of hit and miss shots and use the full functionality of your camera instead of always switching the dial to the green square (or auto function). This includes manual exposure reading, knowing what shutter and aperture controls to use for a given photograph, manual focusing and choice of lenses. Students will also understand what film ISO to buy and/or use. You will also learn how to manipulate the camera to produce varied photographic effects.

Practical Exercise
Shoot one roll of film following exercises in handouts.

• Colour and wavelength
• Colour film
• Filters for colour film
• Natural light
• Available light
• Portable flash
• Cross Processing

Materials Required
Module 202 is aimed at those with a sound understanding of aperture and shutter combinations and use of varying exposure settings for different effects. The course assumes that students are confident in how to achieve the correct exposure using manual controls. This means knowing how and when to use your aperture to gain shallow depth of field or shutter to obtain blur and know where to take an average brightness reading from a scene. If you feel you may need to take an introductory session in these technical skills please consider taking a course that consists of module 101 such as Camera Introduction, Camera Basics or Basic Photography, which are designed as a lead into courses with this module.

Objectives of the Module
In this module you will explore the colour of light and wavelength. You will look at different light sources and how they affect colour film. You will look at the differences of natural light and available/artificial light as well as portable flash. You will investigate different filters used for colour correction and white balance functions of digital cameras. You will also learn cross processing techniques with slide film.

Practical Exercise
Experiment with different available light sources and different filters to correct colour casts. Cross Processing using slide film

• Where to get prints
• Editing work
• Presenting work

Objectives of the Module
In this module you will discover where to get your photographs printed and examine the qualities of different printing services and papers available for film and digital at mini-labs, pro-labs as well as printing them yourself. You will ascertain the best way to edit your photographs. You will look at different methods of presenting work and how to use different presentation styles depending on the purpose of your photographs, whether you are preparing a portfolio to promote yourself as a photographer, applying for further education or simply creating stunning photo albums.

Practical Exercise
Evaluate different prints from different labs and different papers Edit a set of images Present a set of images for a specific use

• How to calculate exposures
• Types of studio lights
• Hand held light meters
• Lighting positions and accessories

Objectives of the Module
In this module you will learn what different studio lights are available and which are the most suitable for your needs. You will learn how to use a hand held light meter and take appropriate meter readings for different light sources. You will discover how to use tungsten lights, studio flash and how to use lighting positions effectively. You will learn studio lighting techniques and will explore studio portraiture, still life and product shots. This studio lighting course provides a thorough grounding in all you need to know about lighting subjects.

Practical Exercise
Experimenting with lights and different lighting techniques to achieve a variety of effects.