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This comprehensive Digital Photography Certificate course is designed to provide aspiring Photographers with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of Photography. This course combines theoretical knowledge, practical exercises, and interactive experiences to provide a hands-on, in-studio learning experience.

Complete this Certificate course fully online self-paced or choose one of our popular Hybrid methods (Online Theories with In Person Instructor led Practicals), or Virtual Hybrid (Online Theories and virtual Instructor-led Practicals). 

Course Outline

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Understanding the history and evolution of photography

    • Exploring different types of digital cameras and their features.

    • Basic camera operation, including settings, modes, and menus

    • QUIZ
  • 2

    CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Types of digital cameras

    • Lenses and their uses in photography

    • Essential camera accessories

    • QUIZ
  • 3

    EXPOSURE AND CAMERA SETTINGS

    • INTRODUCTION

    • The exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

    • Understanding exposure modes (auto, manual, aperture priority, shutter priority)

    • Proper exposure and exposure compensation

    • QUIZ
  • 4

    COMPOSITION AND FRAMING

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Composition rules (rule of thirds, leading lines, framing)

    • The role of perspective and depth in composition

    • Creative composition techniques (long exposure, panning

    • QUIZ
  • 5

    LIGHTING IN PHOTOGRAPHY

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Natural light vs. artificial light

    • Types of lighting setups (soft, hard, diffused)

    • Using lighting modifiers (reflectors, diffusers)

    • QUIZ
  • 6

    COLOR THEORY AND WHITE BALANCE

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Understanding color temperature and white balance settings

    • Creative use of color in photography

    • Post-processing color correction

    • Achieving sharp focus and controlling depth of field

    • Focus techniques (autofocus modes, manual focus)

    • Creative use of shallow and deep depth of field

    • QUIZ
  • 7

    PHOTOGRAPHY GENRES AND STYLES

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Exploring different photography genres (portrait, landscape, macro, street)

    • Developing a personal style and specialization

    • Case studies and famous photographers in various genres

    • QUIZ
  • 8

    SHOOTING TECHNIQUES AND HANDS ON PRACTICALS

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Product Photography

    • Macro Photography (tiny objects, insects)

    • Studio Photography (headshots, portraits, full body)

    • Fashion Photography (models showcasing clothing and accessories)

    • Photography (building, structures, interiors)

    • Outdoor Photography (nature, wildlife, mountains, landscapes, seascapes)

    • Street Photography (everyday urban and street lifestyle)

    • QUIZ
  • 9

    POST-PROCESSING AND EDITING

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Introduction to photo editing softwares

    • Editing Photos with Adobe Lightroom

    • Editing Photos with Photoshop

    • Editing techniques for exposure, color, and composition

    • Workflow for organizing and enhancing photos

    • QUIZ
  • 10

    PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS AND ETHICS

    • INTRODUCTION

    • Starting a photography business (business planning, marketing, branding)

    • Copyright and intellectual property rights

    • Ethical considerations in photography (privacy, consent, etc.)

    • CONCLUSION

Enrollment Terms

Choose a pricing option that suits you and start learning today. Pay in full to save or choose the monthly payment option to start learning the theory now and in person classes upon final payment. Fees include Tuition and free Virtual Seat assignment. Digital Certificate will be issued upon completion of all lessons, assessments, and upon final payment (where applicable). Non-refundable once paid. This course is not subject to the Career Colleges Act, 2005