If you want to find out more about what Brighton Metropolitan College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.
Why choose this course?
This course provides the practical skills needed to get the most from your digital camera, both technically and creatively. You will develop your photographic knowledge and improve your image composition skills through hands-on activities and constructive feedback on your photographs.
During the course, you will learn how to move beyond the camera’s automatic settings and gain confidence using manual controls. Topics include:
- Understanding and using ISO, shutter speed, and aperture settings
- Choosing appropriate image sizes and quality settings
- Using white balance effectively
- Working with different lenses
- Studio lighting techniques
- In-camera flash photography
- Portrait photography
You will also take part in post-production workshops covering basic photo editing, image management, and preparing photographs for print and digital display using Adobe Photoshop.
The September course runs on a Wednesday 19:00-21:00
The January course runs on a Thursday 19:00-21:00
Further information
Suitable for the absolute beginner or someone who has a some previous knowledge. Students must be aged 19+
- Use ISO, shutter speed, and aperture settings with confidence.
- Move beyond automatic mode and take greater creative control of your camera.
- Choose the most appropriate image size and quality settings for different purposes.
- Adjust white balance to achieve accurate colours in varying lighting conditions.
- Understand how different lenses affect photographs and when to use them.
- Set up and use studio lighting effectively.
- Use in-camera flash to improve image quality in challenging lighting.
- Take stronger portrait photographs using appropriate techniques and settings.
- Edit and enhance photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
- Manage, prepare, and present images for print and digital display.
You can enrol on our Digital Photography Intermediate 10 week course.
There is no formal assessment for our adult leisure courses, your work will be reviewed during each class by the tutor.
You must have a DSLR camera or a camera that offers manual shooting modes and settings.