Digital Photography – Introduction
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Take control of your camera and create more confident, creative photographs. This course will help you move beyond automatic settings and understand how to make intentional photographic choices.
This course is designed for adults who want to gain a solid foundation in digital photography. You will learn how to move beyond Auto mode and begin using manual camera settings to achieve better control over your images.
Through practical exercises and guided discussion, you will explore observation, composition and in‑camera techniques to create more dynamic photographs. You will develop an understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO, learning how each setting affects exposure and creative outcomes. The course also encourages you to review, select and curate your strongest images to support visual storytelling.
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using your camera and making informed creative decisions when taking photographs.
What’s covered
- Understanding your digital camera and its controls
- Moving beyond Auto mode
- Aperture, shutter speed and ISO
- Exposure and creative control
- Composition and framing techniques
- Observation and visual storytelling
- Reviewing and selecting your best images
- Developing confidence and creative intent
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners and those looking to build confidence with their camera.
Information
Please bring:
- A digital camera with an empty SD card
- A card reader or download cable
The College has a limited number of cameras available to borrow. These can be booked in advance when you sign up.
Further Study
You may wish to progress onto:
- Introduction to Photo Editing
These courses can help you further develop your technical skills and enhance your photographic workflow.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
