Duration of the course
Camera Basics- Level 1 is made up of 2 modules
of approximately 3 hours duration. Comprising of the following:
These modules may be taken as one
six-hour day workshop on a weekend day or two three-hour evening sessions
running once a week.
Aim of the course
By the end of the course you will be able to use
a 35mm SLR camera competently and understand how to use photographic
techniques to achieve creative affects.
Module
101:
35mm SLR Camera
- Types of cameras
- How cameras work
- Manual camera controls
- Camera techniques
Materials needed:
A 35mm SLR camera (film cameras (unfortunately not digital) can be
borrowed from Zoom In for an additional fee).
Any film 400 ISO or at least 128mg Memory card (digital cameras only).
You will also need to pay for processing film into prints.
Objectives of 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.
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Module 102:
Assessing Film and Composition
- Assessing Negatives
- Composition
Materials needed: A 35mm
SLR camera (film cameras (unfortunately not digital) can be borrowed
from Zoom In for an additional fee).
Any film 400 ISO or at least 128mg Memory card (digital cameras only).
One set of negatives or images already shot from module 101.
Objectives of Module:
In this module you will learn how to assess film, learning what makes
under, correct and over exposed negatives. You will also learn techniques
to alter image quality through exposure control. You will assess negatives/images
from Practical Exercises in module 101. In addition you will learn
the compositional differences between how we perceive our surroundings
and how our cameras and films record images. This includes seeing
better pictures, framing the image, composition and visual selection
and perception of depth.
Practical Exercise:
Evaluating Negatives from Module 101
Slide presentation on other photographers work and discussion on composition
Shoot one roll of film following exercises in handouts.
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Maedhbhina
McCombe
Course Leader
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